How to Create a Digital Contact Card QR Code (vCard)
Exchanging phone numbers at events means typos, forgotten contacts, and lost connections. A vCard QR code on your business card lets people save your complete contact information with a single scan.
Step-by-step guide
- 1Enter your contact detailsGo to dynamicqrcreator.com/tools/vcard-qr and fill in your name, phone, email, company, title, and website.
- 2Generate and downloadYour vCard QR code is created instantly. Download as PNG or SVG.
- 3Add to your business cardPlace on the back of your card at minimum 2cm × 2cm. Add instruction text: 'Scan to save contact'.
Dynamic QR codes you can edit after printing — from $9/month
Change the destination URL anytime. Track every scan. No reprinting needed.
Pro tips
- →Test on both iPhone and Android before printing — some fields render differently.
- →Keep the vCard simple: name, mobile, email, website. Fewer fields = faster saving.
- →A dynamic vCard QR code (linking to a hosted vCard URL) lets you update your info without reprinting.
Static vs dynamic QR code — which should you use?
Static vCard QR codes work forever but can't be updated. For a contact that changes (new role, new number), use a dynamic QR code linking to a hosted vCard URL — update your details without reprinting all your cards.
Get dynamic QR codes — from $9/monthCommon questions
Do people need an app to scan a vCard QR code?
No — iOS and Android camera apps detect vCard QR codes natively and prompt to save the contact.
What's the difference between a vCard QR code and a URL QR code on a business card?
A vCard QR code directly saves contact info. A URL code opens a website. Many people use dynamic URL codes that link to a digital business card page for more flexibility.
Can I include a photo in a vCard QR code?
vCard format supports a photo field, but it significantly increases QR code complexity. Most people skip the photo for better scan reliability.