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Scan business cards in WeChat

Follow DaGaMa's WeChat account, send a photo of a business card or badge, and the contact is read into a Google Sheet, including the WeChat ID printed on the card. Built for exhibitors who meet buyers from China.

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Business cards collected at a trade show

How does the WeChat scanner work?

  1. 01

    Follow DaGaMa on WeChat

    DaGaMa runs on an international WeChat Service Account. Link it to your account once.

  2. 02

    Send a photo of the card or badge

    Chinese, English or bilingual cards are read automatically, along with any QR code on the card or badge.

  3. 03

    Reply with a voice note or text

    It is attached to the lead you just saved. Menus are numbered: reply with the number of the option you want.

  4. 04

    Export or open your sheet

    Your leads are in a Google Sheet shared with you. In WeChat you can also ask for a CSV download link.

What does it pick up from Chinese cards?

  • Names, titles and companies in Chinese or English
  • The WeChat ID next to labels such as 微信 or WX
  • The link inside a WeChat QR code printed on the card
  • Phone, email, website and address
  • Country worked out from the address, dial code or domain

What can you do in WeChat?

FeatureIn WeChat
Business card and badge code scanningYes
Voice notes attached to the leadYes
CSV export linkYes
Follow-up email draftYes, on request (in English)
LinkedIn profile on a leadYes, by pasting the link
Organiser questionsYes, as numbered replies
Hot, warm or cold ratingNo (Telegram only)
Back of the cardNo (Telegram only)

Questions people ask

Can I scan business cards in WeChat?

Yes. Send a photo to DaGaMa's WeChat account and the card is read into a Google Sheet, including the WeChat ID printed on it.

Does it work in mainland China?

DaGaMa runs on an international WeChat Service Account. We have not confirmed how reliably it works from inside mainland China, so test it before you travel.

Are follow-up emails written in Chinese?

No. Follow-up drafts are written in English. The card and your voice notes are kept in their original language.

Try it at your next show

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