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QR business card (digital business card): what to encode (URL vs vCard)

Make a QR business card (online business card): choose a URL QR for a digital business card page, or a vCard QR for Contacts — plus print and tracking tips.

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On this page
  1. Option A: vCard QR (save to Contacts)
  2. Option B: URL QR (digital business card page)
  3. Print checklist (business cards)
Quick steps
  1. Open the business card template: Use the business card or vCard generator to start.
  2. Enter essential fields: Add name plus phone or email; add company and title only if needed.
  3. Keep it light: Avoid long notes or many social links to reduce QR density.
  4. Test and export: Scan on iPhone and Android, then download SVG for print.

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People searching "QR business card" often mean one of two things:

  • A vCard QR (saves contact details into Contacts)
  • A URL QR (opens a digital business card page: portfolio, booking link, link-in-bio)

Option A: vCard QR (save to Contacts)#

Use the business card QR code generator (or vCard QR code generator). Keep the fields minimal so it scans fast on a small card. You can also export a .vcf contact file via “Download VCF”.

Option B: URL QR (digital business card page)#

If you want flexibility (update links later), encode a URL to your digital business card page: personal site, Notion page, Linktree, Calendly, etc. Use the URL QR code generator.

  • Size: start at 20–25 mm for short payloads.
  • Keep a clean quiet zone (don't crop the QR in Canva/Figma).
  • Use SVG for crisp printing and test on iPhone + Android.

Start here: best QR size for business cards and QR not scanning fixes. If you're deciding between payloads, read vCard vs URL for business card QR codes.

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Quick answers

Common questions

Which fields should I include?
Name plus phone or email, and company or title if needed.
How do I keep scans fast?
Avoid long notes and extra social links that add density.
Should I use static or dynamic QR for campaigns?
Use static for stable destinations and dynamic for editable or trackable campaigns.
How do I add tracking without breaking scans?
Keep UTM parameters short and avoid long redirect chains to reduce QR density.
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