Should I use a vCard QR code or a URL QR code on my business card?

A URL QR code pointing to your LinkedIn profile or website is usually better for most professionals because the link remains valid even if your contact details change. Use vCard only if your details are stable and you want contacts to save them without visiting any website.

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

A minimum of 2cm x 2cm is recommended for reliable scanning. Most business card designers place the QR code at 2.5–3cm square in one corner of the card.

Can I customise the appearance of the QR code?

FixTools generates standard black-and-white QR codes. For branded QR codes with custom colours or logos embedded, you would need a specialised QR design tool. Always test heavily customised QR codes to ensure they still scan reliably.

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QR Code for Business Card

Add a QR code to your business card so contacts can save your details or visit your profile with one scan — no manual typing required. FixTools generates vCard and URL QR codes ideal for business cards.

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Enter your name, title, company, phone, email, and website to generate a vCard QR code for your business card.

How It Works

Step-by-step guide to qr code for business card:

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Choose your content type
Decide whether to encode a vCard (full contact details), a website URL, or a LinkedIn profile URL based on what is most useful for your contacts.
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Enter your details
Fill in your name, title, company, phone, email, and website URL for a vCard QR code, or paste your profile URL for a URL-based code.
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Export as SVG
Download the QR code as SVG for vector print quality. Send the SVG file to your card designer or printer.
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Test before printing
Scan the QR code from the SVG file before sending to print to verify it opens the correct contact information.

Real-world examples

Common situations where this approach makes a real difference:

Conference networking

A consultant at an industry conference adds a QR code to their business card that opens their LinkedIn profile. New contacts save the connection immediately rather than relying on manually entering the email address later.

Freelancer portfolio card

A UX designer includes a QR code on their business card that links to their Behance portfolio. Prospects can browse work samples before the conversation ends.

Real estate agent card

An estate agent generates a vCard QR code encoding their name, phone, email, company, and website. Clients scan once and have all contact details permanently saved to their phone.

When to use this guide

Use this when designing or reprinting business cards, or when you want to add a digital touch point to your physical networking materials.

Pro tips

Get better results with these expert suggestions:

Use SVG format for clean printing at any size

Business card QR codes are often printed at 2–3cm square. SVG format scales perfectly to any size without pixelation, unlike PNG which can appear blurry at small print sizes.

Link to LinkedIn if your details change frequently

If your phone number, title, or company changes regularly, encoding a LinkedIn profile URL is better than a vCard — the QR code stays valid even when your details change.

Add a small "Scan me" label under the code

Many people do not automatically scan QR codes on business cards. A small label indicating what the code does ("Scan to save contact" or "View my portfolio") significantly increases scan rates.