Create a vCard QR code for business cards, storefronts, and email signatures. Copy-ready vCard template, print tips, and common fixes for reliable scanning.
A vCard QR code lets people save your contact details instantly—no typing, no mistakes. It’s perfect for business cards, storefront signage, event badges, and email signatures.
When scanned, the phone can open a “Create Contact” screen and let the user save your details in seconds.
1) What Is a vCard QR Code?
A vCard QR code contains contact information in the vCard format (a standard contact file format). It can include:
• Name & company
• Phone number(s)
• Email
• Website
• Address
• Job title
• Notes
2) What to Include (Best Practice)
Keep it professional and scan-friendly:
✅ Recommended fields:
• Full name
• Business phone
• Business email
• Company + job title
• Website
• Optional: work address
⚠️ Think about privacy:
• Printed QR codes can be photographed and shared
• Prefer a business number/email (not personal) for public materials
3) Copy-Ready vCard Template (Paste & Edit)
Use this template and replace the values:
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
N:LastName;FirstName;;;
FN:FirstName LastName
ORG:Your Company
TITLE:Your Job Title
TEL;TYPE=CELL:+9665XXXXXXXX
EMAIL:you@yourdomain.com
URL:https://www.smartqr.cloud
ADR;TYPE=WORK:;;Street Address;City;Region;PostalCode;Saudi Arabia
NOTE:Scan to save my contact.
END:VCARD
Tips
• Keep phone numbers in international format (e.g., +966…)
• If you don’t want to share address, remove the ADR line
• Keep NOTE short
4) Turn vCard into a QR Code (Using SmartQR)
1. Copy your vCard text (from the template above)
2. Open SmartQR QR generator
3. Paste the vCard text into the content field
4. Generate the QR code
5. Download as SVG (best for print) or PNG (high resolution)
6. Test on iPhone + Android
CTA: <a href="/qr/create">Create your vCard QR code now</a>.
5) Print & Design Tips (So It Scans Fast)
• Size: On business cards, aim for 2–2.5 cm minimum (bigger is safer)
• Contrast: Dark QR on a light background
• Quiet zone: Leave clean margin around the QR
• Error correction: Use M or Q for most prints; H if adding a logo
(Internal links: <a href="/articles/qr-code-size-guide">Size Guide</a>, <a href="/articles/best-qr-code-colors">Best QR Code Colors</a>, <a href="/articles/qr-code-error-correction-levels">Error Correction</a>)
6) Best Use Cases (High Value)
• Business cards: “Scan to save my contact”
• Event badges / conferences
• Storefront: “Save our contact for support”
• Delivery packaging: “Questions? Save our WhatsApp/phone”
• Email signature (QR image + clickable vCard link)
7) Common Issues & Fixes
“It scans but doesn’t open the contact screen”
• Some phones show the text first—tap the contact/action suggestion
• Try a different camera app or QR scanner
“Phone number saved incorrectly”
• Use international format (+966…) and remove extra spaces
“QR won’t scan”
• Increase size
• Improve contrast
• Export higher quality (SVG/large PNG)
(Internal link: <a href="/articles/qr-code-not-scanning-fix">Not Scanning Fix</a>)
FAQ
What is a vCard QR code used for?
To let users save your contact details instantly after scanning.
Can I put multiple phone numbers in a vCard QR?
Yes. Add another TEL line (e.g., work and mobile).
Should I use vCard 3.0 or 4.0?
Most devices handle both, but 3.0 is widely compatible and a safe default.
Is it safe to put my personal number in a vCard QR?
If it’s public (cards/posters), use a business number/email to protect privacy.
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