If you’re comparing NFC business cards with a QR code business card, the best answer is usually: use both. NFC is a great “tap” experience, and QR is the universal fallback that works on any phone camera.
Quick comparison (practical)#
NFC business card
- Pros: fast tap experience, feels premium.
- Cons: some users have NFC off, some cases block taps, and it can’t help if someone wants a printed takeaway.
QR code on a business card
- Pros: works everywhere, easy to print, easy to share as PNG/SVG.
- Cons: requires a scan (slightly more friction than a tap).
Best setup (what converts in the real world)#
- Put a QR code on the back of the business card with a short label (“Scan to save contact”).
- If you also have NFC, point it to the same destination (so analytics and content stay consistent).
- Keep the QR print-ready: 20–25 mm, high contrast, and a clean quiet zone.
Need size/placement? Start with business card QR size and placement tips.
What should the QR (and NFC) open?#
- Want “save my contact” → use a vCard / business card QR code.
- Want an online business card / portfolio / booking link → use a URL QR (or Link Page QR for multiple links).
- Want to update the destination later → use Redirect QR (dynamic).