# AI Powered Business Card Scanner > Overview Introducing AI Business Card Scanner — the fastest and smartest way to capture new contacts on the go. Designed for professionals who network at… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/mobile-and-desktop-app/new-mobile-app-experience/ai-powered-business-card-scanner - Section: Mobile & Desktop App / New Mobile App Experience - Reading time: 3 min --- ## **Overview** Introducing **AI Business Card Scanner** — the fastest and smartest way to capture new contacts on the go. Designed for professionals who network at events, conferences, or client meetings, this new **AI-powered feature** lets you scan physical business cards directly from your mobile app and automatically extract key details like name, phone number, email, and company with industry-leading accuracy. No more lost cards or manual data entry. The system instantly organizes contact information, allows you to **add tags** for segmentation, and saves your new contact to your CRM — all in seconds. --- ## **Please Note** - The AI Business Card Scanner is currently available on the **mobile app only**. - Each sub-account includes **50 free AI scans/refinements per day**. - Beyond the free tier, additional scans are charged at **$0.02 per scan**. - You must grant **camera access** to use this feature. --- ## **Covered in this Article** - What is the AI Business Card Scanner? - Why It Matters - How to Scan a Business Card from the Mobile App - Usage & Pricing - [ FAQs ](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/contacts/smart-lists/faqs) --- ## **What is the AI Business Card Scanner?** The **AI Business Card Scanner** uses advanced machine learning to instantly extract and populate business card details into your CRM contact fields. It recognizes key details like: - Name - Phone number - Email address - Company name - Designation and website (if available) Each scan achieves over **98% accuracy**, ensuring clean and reliable data capture. You can also scan **both sides** of the card to capture every piece of information and refine the scan further with a single tap. --- ## **Why It Matters** For anyone who networks frequently — at conferences, client meetings, or trade events — collecting and organizing business cards can be tedious and error-prone. This feature eliminates that friction entirely: - **Instant digitization:** Turn every card into a CRM contact in seconds. - **AI accuracy:** Extracts and refines data with 98%+ accuracy. - **Seamless organization:** Add tags instantly to trigger automations or categorize contacts. - **Reduced manual effort:** No typing, no lost leads, no backlog of unentered data. **Result:** Every handshake becomes a saved lead — organized, actionable, and ready for follow-up. --- ## **How to Scan a Business Card from the Mobile App** Follow these simple steps to use the AI Business Card Scanner: 1. **Open the Mobile App.** 2. Go to **Contacts** or use **Quick Actions → Add Contact**. 3. Tap **Scan Business Card**. 4. **Capture the front side** of the card using your phone camera. 5. (Optional) **Scan the back side** for additional details. 6. **Add Tags:** On the creation screen, add or select tags to group contacts for automations and campaigns. 7. Review the auto-filled contact details (name, phone, email, company, etc.). 8. (Optional) - Toggle **Save to Media Storage** to keep the scanned card image. - Toggle **Add to Files & Folders** to attach the image to the contact record. 9. If you notice any inaccuracies, tap **Refine with AI** — the system will reprocess and enhance the data with near-perfect precision. 10. Tap **Save Contact**, and you’re done! Your new contact is instantly added to the CRM, fully categorized and ready for automation or follow-up. --- ## **Usage & Pricing** | **Plan** | **Daily Limit** | **Additional Scans** | **Accuracy** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Free Tier** | 50 AI scans/refinements per sub-account/day | N/A | 98%+ | | **Paid Usage** | Beyond free tier | $0.02 per scan / Free on the AI Employee Plan | 98%+ | Performance testing shows over **98% accuracy** across diverse card formats and languages, making it one of the **most advanced AI business card scanners** available in any CRM platform. --- ## **FAQs** **Q: Can I scan both sides of a business card?** Yes. You can capture both front and back sides to ensure no information is missed. **Q: What happens if the extracted details are inaccurate?** Tap **Refine with AI** to instantly enhance extraction accuracy using a secondary AI pass. **Q: Where are the scanned images stored?** You can optionally save them to **Media Storage** or attach them directly under **Docs & Files** for each contact. **Q: Is this feature available on desktop?** Currently, the AI Business Card Scanner is available on the **mobile app only**. **Q: How are scans counted in the free tier?** Each scan or AI refinement counts as one use toward your daily limit of 50 per sub-account. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com