QR codes for business cards
Give people one scan to save your details, open your portfolio, book a call, or reach the latest page you want them to see.
A small printed card can keep pointing to your newest work.
A business card QR code should route people to the next action, not just duplicate the card.
Use it for contact details, a portfolio, a booking link, a lead form, or a profile page that can stay current after the card is printed.
Share details quickly
Use a vCard-style QR when the main goal is saving contact information.
Show current work
Use a dynamic website QR for portfolios, booking pages, bios, or link pages.
Keep old cards useful
Change the destination when your website, title, or booking link changes.
Design the QR around the follow-up you want.
The best destination depends on what should happen after someone scans.
Pick the action
Choose save contact, view portfolio, book a meeting, open a profile, or download a file.
Place the QR with breathing room
Keep enough size and contrast so the card scans quickly.
Update as your work changes
Point the same card to a new portfolio, calendar, or profile later.
The right destination depends on the relationship.
A recruiter, customer, investor, and conference contact may need different next steps.
vCard/contact details
Best when saving your phone, email, and company details is the goal.
Portfolio or profile
Best for designers, developers, consultants, founders, and creators with changing work.
Booking or lead form
Best when you want the scan to turn into a scheduled call or captured lead.
Business card QR checklist
- Keep the QR code large enough to scan from a physical card.
- Use high contrast and avoid glossy low-contrast finishes.
- Add a short label so people know what the scan does.
- Test the final PDF proof before sending it to print.
Common questions
What should a business card QR code open?
Common choices are contact details, a portfolio, a booking page, a profile page, or a lead form.
Can I change the QR code destination after printing cards?
Yes, if the card uses a dynamic EternalQR website QR code.
Is a vCard QR code static or dynamic?
A vCard can be static when contact details are stored directly. Use dynamic if you want tracking or the ability to change the destination later.
Related EternalQR guides
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