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What it is, how it works, and when to use it

A vCard QR Code saves your full contact information directly into the user’s phone. When someone scans it, their device opens a new contact with all the fields already filled in — name, phone, email, company, website, address, job title, and more.

This makes it the perfect upgrade from traditional business cards. No typing, no spelling errors, and no risk of losing the card. Ideal for networking events, digital business cards, resumes, client meetings, exhibitions, real estate agents, or anyone who wants to be saved to someone’s phone instantly.

How to create a vCard QR Code

The vCard generator on SQR includes multiple fields so you can build a complete contact card.

1. First name

Your first name.
Example:
John

2. Last name

Your last name.
Example:
Smith

3. Email

Your main email address for contact.
Example:
john@company.com

4. Website URL

Optional.
Your personal or company website.
Example:
https://johnsmith.com
https://company.com

5. Company

Optional.
Your company or organization name.
Example:
Smith Design Studio

6. Job title

Optional.
Your current role.
Example:
Marketing Manager
Founder
Real Estate Agent

7. Birthday

Optional.
Enter your birth date in dd/mm/yyyy format.
Example:
21/04/1988

8. Street address

Optional.
Use your full street address.
Example:
123 Main Street

9. City

Example:
Amsterdam

10. Postal/ZIP code

Example:
1012 AB

11. Region/State

Example:
Noord-Holland
California

12. Country

Example:
Netherlands
USA

13. Note

Optional.
A short custom message, tag, or reminder that will appear inside the saved contact.

Examples:

  • “Available for freelance projects”
  • “Met at Web Summit 2025”
  • “Property specialist — Canggu area”

Common uses

vCard QR Codes are popular for:

  • Digital business cards
  • Networking events and conferences
  • Email signatures
  • Resumes and portfolios
  • Product packaging
  • Real estate marketing materials
  • Customer onboarding
  • Sales and client meetings

They make it effortless for people to add you to their contacts with zero typing.

Limitations

  • Device must support vCard format (all modern phones do)
  • Static QR Codes cannot be updated after printing
    (Use dynamic if you expect contact information to change)

Best practices

  • Keep your name, phone and email accurate
  • Add a website for higher trust
  • Use a professional job title
  • Add a small note for context (optional)
  • Test the QR on iPhone and Android
  • Use dynamic if your details change often

A vCard QR Code helps you make stronger connections by saving your full contact information with one scan.