How to Add a QR Code to Your Business Card
Quick Answer
Adding a QR code to a business card lets recipients save your contact details or visit your website with a single scan. UnlimitedQRCodes.com generates business card QR codes in SVG vector format — the professional standard for print production — for free with no account required.
Step-by-Step Guide
Choose your QR code type
Two main options: 1) vCard QR code — recipients scan to save your name, phone, email, and company directly to their contacts. 2) URL QR code — links to your website, LinkedIn profile, or portfolio. Both options are on UnlimitedQRCodes.com.
Generate your QR code
On UnlimitedQRCodes.com, use the vCard tab for contact saving or the URL tab for a link. Enter your details. Optionally choose a colour to match your brand.
Download as SVG
Always download as SVG for business card production. SVG is a vector format — your graphic designer or print shop (Vistaprint, Moo, Canva Print, or local printers) can scale it to exactly the right size without any quality loss.
Place in your design
Recommended size: 1.5cm × 1.5cm to 2cm × 2cm on a standard business card. Place on the back of the card. Add a call to action: 'Scan to save my contact' or 'Scan to visit my site'. Import the SVG into Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, or your print template.
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Pro Tips
- →SVG is the correct format for printing — never use PNG for business card QR codes (will pixelate at high DPI)
- →Minimum size: 1.5cm × 1.5cm — smaller than this and some phones struggle to scan reliably
- →Test the printed result before ordering 500 cards — scan with both iPhone and Android at the actual print size
- →Use a dark colour for the QR code against a white or light background — high contrast is essential for reliable scanning
- →Add 'Scan to save my contact' text near the QR code — 68% more people scan when given a clear instruction
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a QR code be on a business card?
1.5cm × 1.5cm to 2cm × 2cm on a standard 85mm × 55mm business card. This is large enough for reliable scanning with all modern smartphones. Always use SVG format so the QR code stays crisp at any print resolution.
Should I use a vCard QR code or a URL QR code on my business card?
Use a vCard QR code if your primary goal is saving contact details — recipients scan once and your name, phone, email, and company save to their contacts. Use a URL QR code if your primary goal is driving to your website, LinkedIn, or portfolio.
Can I use a coloured QR code on my business card?
Yes. UnlimitedQRCodes.com lets you choose any QR code colour. Ensure the colour is dark enough against the background for reliable scanning — dark blue, dark green, and dark grey work well. Avoid light colours like yellow, pale blue, or pink.