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* Felicity Huffman's character in ''Film/TheSpanishPrisoner'' leaves behind a business card that turns out to be an important part of a larger [[MassiveMultiplayerScam plan]].

** Various social cues can be communicated by the decoration of the cards. For example, a black border indicates the person bearing it is in mourning. Newlywed couples mail out updated cards that would carry both of their names, if you received a version of the card that did not include their new joint address, it is considered a hint that they (especially the wife) are repudiating your acquaintance and do not wish to see you again. There is also a fairly complex system regarding bending the cards and folding up of corners.

* ''Film/WrongIsRight''. ArmsDealer Helmet Unger hands out business cards saying "Europa Trading Center" and a phone number. This leads to a BlatantLies scene when reporter Sally Blake (actually a CIA agent) claims she knows Unger's name because she read it on his card.

** Various social cues can be communicated by the decoration of the cards. For example, a black border indicates the person bearing it is in mourning. A newlywed couples, at the end of their wedding, would hand out joint cards that would carry both of their names, if you received a version of the card that did not include their address, it is considered a subtle hint that they (especially the wife) are repudiating your acquaintance and do not wish to see you again. There is also a fairly complex system regarding bending the cards and folding up of corners.

* It was very fashionable during the Victorian era to have printed cards with your name and title. Setting up a social visit required a rather elaborate two-step-shuffle where you would go to the other person's door and leave your card; then, if the other person wanted to see you, he (or more likely his servant) would come to your house and leave his card, and only then can you write to set up the actual meeting. Laura Ingalls Wilder described in her books how upon being introduced to her future husband Almanzo Wilder, they exchanged cards.

** In an episode of ''Series/{{CSINY}}'', one of the [=CSIs=] gives a relative of the VictimOfTheWeek his card; a detective criticises him and says "You can't afford to have the lab's phone ringing off the hook".

* Apparently, deities from the LowestCosmicDenominator like this one, because [[{{Satan}} the Devil]] in the remake of ''Film/{{Bedazzled 2000}}'' gives Elliot hers in an attempt to convince him that she is, in fact, the Princess of Darkness. The card simply says "The Devil."

* ''Hoffa'' (1992). While recruiting for the Teamsters Union, Jimmy Hoffa leaves his business card with a truck driver, his future NumberTwo Bobby Ciaro. Written on the card are the words, "Give this man whatever he needs."

* In OKKoLetsBeHeroes, Shadowy Figure introduces himself to K.O. Like this. It's a POW card, and it's used as proof he can be trusted - his level is positive, which means he's a hero. [[spoiler: After his true colors are revealed, his level is revealed to actually be negative, hidden presumably due to hacking.]]

* ''Film/TomAndJerry'': When Kayla first tries to ask Jerry to leave the hotel, he hands her a business card that's normal-sized for him, but to a human, is so small that one has to squint to read the text: [[CaptainObvious "Jerry Mouse, a mouse"]].

* In one episode of ''Series/TheAvengers'', Steed "goes undercover" by strolling into the villain's office, producing a large collection of business cards, sorting through them and finally handing one over.

* In ''WesternAnimation/Shrek2'', the Fairy Godmother's business card is also a means of communicating with her, although when they try to use it they are connected to her answering service.

* The vigilante duo [[PunnyName Guinea and Pig]] from ''Webcomic/TryingHuman'' hand one of these to Hue after [[BigDamnHeroes rescuing him]] and his friend form a crazed [[TheMenInBlack agent]].

* The protagonist of ''Double Star'' by Creator/RobertAHeinlein hands his card to a spaceman and [[Hypocritical gets annoyed]] when the man puts it in his pocket like you're supposed to. He's an impoverished out-of-work actor and doesn't have the money for more cards.

* ''Film/AmericanPsycho'': Patrick Bateman and his fellow yuppies treat their business cards with [[SeriousBusiness ludicrous gravity]]. In one scene, they take turns one-upping each other's business cards. In spite of the fact that their cards all look almost identical, the yuppies pore over the minute differences in font and cardstock with reverence. When Bateman's card gets bested by another yuppy, he nearly has a breakdown and [[EvilIsPetty resolves to kill the man]].
** Naturally, while obsessing over various tiny details of the cards, nobody notices the typos on all of the cards.

--> '''Neal''': *Pretentiously* Scott, I think it's safe to say you've taken this Santa thing to an unhealthy level. Here's my card. Call me.

* ''WesternAnimation/StuntDawgs'': In the comic book, the Stunt Scabs' lawyer introduces himself to them by showing his card when Half-a-Mind says he's got half a mind to sue. He introduces himself as "Slyme (with a "y"), Whiplash attorney-at-law with the firm of Dewey, Cheatam and Howe."

* Yotsuba in ''Manga/{{Yotsubato}}'' has her own "business cards" - (poorly) hand-written and somewhat crumbled.

** At the end of "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS22E5Timelash Timelash]]", the [[YoungFutureFamousPeople one-off companion Herbert]] is [[HistoricalPersonPunchline revealed]] to be Creator/HGWells by means of a card he'd supposedly dropped and which the Doctor had recovered. It simply reads "HERBERT GEORGE WELLS". (Since this character is unlike the real H.G. Wells in every way, most critics and fans are left to assume that the Doctor picked up some other random bloke with the same name.)

** At the end of "Recap/DoctorWhoS22E5Timelash Timelash]]", the [[YoungFutureFamousPeople one-off companion Herbert]] is [[HistoricalPersonPunchline revealed]] to be Creator/HGWells by means of a card he'd supposedly dropped and which the Doctor had recovered. It simply reads "HERBERT GEORGE WELLS". (Since this character is unlike the real H.G. Wells in every way, most critics and fans are left to assume that the Doctor picked up some other random bloke with the same name.)

Compare CallingCard and MembershipToken. See also VerbalBusinessCard.

* Cassanunda's card in ''Discworld/LordsAndLadies'':

** In ''Discworld/WyrdSisters'', when Hwel and Tomjon find the Fool being robbed by some members of the ThievesGuild, the thieves show them their card.

* This is a running gag in ''Theatre/HelloDolly''. Originally, the cards say something about Dolly's matchmaking service, but gradually expand to things such as financial consultation and dancing lessons.