Two ways to use it
- You already have a card design: download the contact QR code as SVG and send it to your designer or print shop. SVG stays sharp at any size.
- You need a card: pick a template, add your logo and download a print PDF with bleed or a 10-up sheet to print at home (Pro).
Size and placement
- Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in) on a standard 3.5 × 2 in (89 × 51 mm) card.
- Keep the white border (quiet zone) around it and don't place it over a photo or texture.
- Dark code on a light background. Light-on-dark codes fail on some phones.
- Add a few words next to it — “Scan to save my contact” — so people know what it does.
Keep the code simple
A business card QR code is printed small, so fewer characters scan better. The default code holds your name, company, title, phones, email and website. Your address, note and social links stay in the .vcf file and on your card link.
Test before you print
Scan the code from the printed proof with two different phones, at arm's length. Check that the number and email are right in the contact that appears.
Frequently asked questions
What should the QR code on a business card contain?
Your contact (vCard), so it saves you directly, or a link to your card page. For a small printed code, the contact essentials scan best.
How big should a QR code be on a business card?
At least 2 × 2 cm (0.8 in). Bigger if you include more fields.
Can I use the QR code on other things?
Yes — name badges, email footers, flyers, booth signs, packaging. It's yours to use anywhere, commercially too.
Does the QR code expire?
No. A vCard QR code contains the contact itself and never expires.
Contact files follow vCard 3.0 (RFC 2426); QR codes follow ISO/IEC 18004. Checked 2026-11-06.