A vCard QR code turns your business card into a digital contact transfer. One scan from any smartphone saves your full contact details directly to the phonebook.

What is a vCard QR Code?

A vCard QR code encodes a VCF (Virtual Contact File) directly into the QR pattern. When scanned, the phone prompts "Add to Contacts". Supported by iPhone iOS 11+, Android 10+, and all QR scanner apps. No special app download required.

What Information Can Go In?

  • Full name (required)
  • Company / organization
  • Job title
  • Mobile / phone number (with country code)
  • Email address
  • Website URL
  • Office address

How to Create a Free vCard QR Code

Go to the CodePrints vCard QR generator, fill in your details, customize the QR color, and download PNG (for business cards) or SVG (for any size). The QR updates live as you type.

Adding the QR to Your Business Card

Download SVG and place in Canva, Illustrator, or Affinity Publisher. Minimum size: 2cm × 2cm. Add "Scan to save my contact" — it significantly increases scan rate.

vCard QR vs URL QR for Business Cards

vCard QR: Saves contact directly to phone — no internet needed, works offline. Best for: field sales, events, networking. URL QR: Links to your LinkedIn or portfolio. Best for: consultants and designers with a strong online presence.