If you searched "business card QR code generator" (or "QR code for business card"), you usually want a vCard QR that saves cleanly into Contacts and still scans fast on a small card. In some regions this is also called a visiting card / name card QR code.
Use the tool here: Free business card QR code generator.
Quick steps (works for most people)#
- Open the business card template and enter your contact details.
- Keep the vCard minimal (name + phone or email).
- Scan-test on iPhone and Android and confirm it saves to Contacts.
- Download SVG for printing (optional: export a VCF contact file) and keep a clean quiet zone.
Step-by-step walkthrough: create QR code for business card.
Fields to include (fast scan + clean save)#
- Required: first name, last name
- Recommended: phone or email (one is enough for most cards)
- Optional: company, title, website
- Avoid: long notes, too many fields, multiple URLs (increases density)
Details: vCard fields that matter.
Print checklist (business cards)#
- Size: aim for 20-25 mm on standard cards.
- Quiet zone: leave a blank margin (don't crop the QR in Canva/Figma/Word).
- Contrast: dark on light; avoid glossy reflections if possible.
- Use SVG for crisp print output.
Read more: best QR size for business cards and quiet zone margin rule.
Placement + label text (real-world scan rate)#
Put the QR on a clean area (often the back of the card) and add a small label so people know what happens.
- Placement: where to put a QR code on a business card
- Labels: what to write next to the QR
If it won't scan#
Most failures come from size, missing quiet zone, low contrast, or an overly dense vCard.
- Fixes: business card QR not scanning
- Full checklist: QR code not scanning fix
vCard vs URL (which should you use?)#
Use vCard if the goal is saving contact details. Use a URL if you want a landing page (portfolio, booking, link-in-bio).
Comparison: vCard vs URL for business card QR codes.