QR codes for business cards & vCards

A vCard QR code on your business card lets someone save your name, phone, email, and website in one scan — no manual typing, no lost contacts. Standard at UK networking events, trade shows, and for freelancers who still print cards.

Why vCard beats a plain URL on cards

A URL QR opens a webpage; a vCard QR opens the phone’s “Add contact” screen with fields pre-filled. Recipients tap save and you are in their address book. That is especially useful for trades, consultants, and sales roles where follow-up calls matter.

On Free-QR.co.uk, select the vCard type, fill in your details, and preview on the homepage before sign-up — same as our business card use case.

Design and print

• Place the QR on the back of the card or a clear corner on the front
• Minimum 2 cm square — see sizing guide
• High contrast; avoid metallic inks over the code area
• Leave a quiet zone (white margin) around the pattern
• Export SVG for your print shop if they ask for vector

Updating details later

Static vCard QRs embed your details in the image. Change your mobile number and you need a new print run — unless you use a dynamic URL on Pro that redirects to an always-current contact page or vCard file.

Pro from £3/month suits professionals who rebrand or change roles regularly. Compare on free vs paid.

Networking tips (UK)

At exhibitions (NEC, ExCeL, local chambers), cards are still exchanged — a vCard QR speeds up CRM entry. Add a one-line prompt: “Scan to save my contact”. Test on both iOS and Android; older phones occasionally prefer URL fallbacks, so keeping a short link on the card as backup is wise.

Related trades & industries

Tradespeople often pair vCard QRs on vans and invoices with a Google review link on a second code.