What does a business card QR code do when scanned?

A vCard QR code opens the phone's contact screen pre-filled with your name, phone, email, company, and website. The person taps Save and you are in their address book — no typing.

vCard QR code or a link to my website — which is better?

Use a vCard code if the goal is to be saved as a contact. Use a URL code if you want people to land on a portfolio, booking page, or LinkedIn. Many people print both.

Will the code still work after my cards are printed?

Yes. It is a static code, so it works forever and never expires. If your details change you simply reprint with a new code on your next batch.

What size should the QR code be on a business card?

Aim for at least 2 x 2 cm (about 0.8 inch) with a clear margin around it. Smaller than that and phone cameras struggle at arm's length.

Will it print cleanly?

Download the SVG for a vector that stays sharp at any size, or a high-resolution PNG up to 4096 px for raster workflows. Keep it dark on a light background for reliable scanning.

Is it really free with no sign-up?

Yes. No account, no email, no watermark, no expiration. The vCard is encoded directly into the image in your browser.

Business Card QR Code Generator

Put a vCard QR code on your business card and people save your full contact with one scan — no typing, no lost cards in a drawer. Free, no sign-up, no expiration, and print-ready as SVG or high-resolution PNG.

Make a business card QR code →

How to add a QR code to your business card

Open the free generator and choose the vCard (contact) type.
Fill in name, job title, company, phone, email, and website. Keep it to the essentials — a leaner vCard makes a less dense, easier-to-scan code.
Optionally set a brand color, but keep strong contrast against a light background.
Download the SVG (best for print) or a PNG up to 4096 px, then drop it into your card layout with clear space around it.

vCard code vs. website link

Goal	Use
Get saved into their phone instantly	vCard QR code
Send them to a portfolio, booking page or LinkedIn	URL QR code
Both	vCard on the back, URL near your logo

Print rules that keep it scannable

Minimum 2 x 2 cm (~0.8 inch). Phone cameras struggle below that at arm's length.
Keep the quiet zone. Leave a clear margin — never let text or a border touch the code.
Dark on light. High contrast scans far more reliably than light-on-dark or low-contrast brand colors.
Vector for print. Use the SVG so the code stays razor-sharp at any card size.
Proof before the full run. Print one card and scan it with an iPhone and an Android before ordering 500.

Who this is for

Sales and field reps who want their number saved before the meeting ends.
Founders and freelancers linking a card to a portfolio or Calendly.
Conference and event networking where a printed batch needs to last all year.
Trades and local services leaving a card that becomes a saved contact for the next callout.

Business card QR code FAQ

What happens when someone scans it?: Their phone opens a pre-filled contact card — they tap Save and you are in their address book.
vCard or website link?: vCard to be saved as a contact; URL to drive them to a page. Many people print both.
Does it still work after printing?: Yes — static code, never expires. Change of details just means a new code on your next print run.
What size on the card?: At least 2 x 2 cm with a clear margin around it.
Will it print cleanly?: Use the SVG for vector-sharp print, or a PNG up to 4096 px. Keep it dark on light.
Free and no sign-up?: Yes — no account, no email, no watermark, no expiration.