QR Code How-To

How to Create a vCard QR Code

Turn contact details into a scannable QR code for business cards, signs and networking materials.

Quick answer

A vCard QR code stores or links to structured contact information so a phone can open details such as name, phone number, email and company. Enter the information carefully, create the code and test it on multiple phones before printing.

Common vCard fields include:

name
company
title
phone number
email
website
address

Only include information you are comfortable sharing publicly if the QR will appear on public materials.

2. Use the vCard QR generator

Open the vCard QR Code Generator and enter the contact information.

EasyQR also has a Business Card QR Code Generator for business-card workflows.

3. Check every field

A typo in a phone number or email address becomes part of the QR experience.

Review the information before downloading the code.

4. Test on multiple phones

Scan the QR and confirm:

the contact opens correctly
the name is formatted properly
the phone number is correct
the email address is correct
the website opens

The existing article How to Create a vCard QR Code provides additional guidance.

5. Add it to a business card

A vCard QR is a natural fit for physical business cards.

See QR Codes for Business Cards for size, placement and CTA ideas.

6. Add a clear CTA

Useful labels include:

Scan to Save Contact
Scan to Add Me
Scan for Contact Info

The user should know what will happen before scanning.

7. Consider a dynamic destination for changing information

If your contact details change frequently, a dynamic QR code pointing to a contact page can provide more flexibility than permanently encoding every field.

8. Test the final printed material

Use How to Test a QR Code Before Printing before ordering business cards or signs.

For related guidance, see QR Code How-To Guides and How to Create a Wi-Fi QR Code.

Frequently asked questions

What is a vCard QR code?

A vCard QR code shares structured contact information such as name, phone number, email and company.

Can someone save my contact from a vCard QR code?

Compatible phones can open the contact information and make it easier to save.

What information should I include?

Include only the contact details you want recipients to receive, such as name, phone, email, company and website.

Can I put a vCard QR code on a business card?

Yes. Business cards are one of the most common vCard QR use cases.

What if my contact information changes?

A managed dynamic QR pointing to a contact page can be more flexible when details change frequently.

Turn your contact details into an easy-to-scan QR code.

Create a vCard QR Code