A vCard QR code is the most effective way to share your contact information digitally. One scan, and your name, phone number, email, company, and website are saved directly to someone's contacts app — no typing, no misheard phone numbers, no lost paper cards.
What is a vCard QR Code?
A vCard (Virtual Contact File) is a standard format for sharing contact information digitally. A vCard QR code encodes all your contact details in this format. When someone scans it, their phone reads the vCard and prompts them to add you as a new contact. No internet connection is required — the data is entirely contained in the QR code pattern.
What Information Can a vCard QR Code Store?
- Full name
- Phone number(s) — mobile and office
- Email address(es)
- Organisation / company name
- Job title
- Website URL
- Address
- Notes
How to Create a vCard QR Code on QR Stats
- Go to QR Stats and select Contact (vCard).
- Fill in the fields: name, phone, email, organisation, website. You do not need to fill every field — include what is relevant.
- Customise the design: add your company logo, pick your brand colours.
- Generate and download your vCard QR code as PNG.
- Add it to the back of your business card, email signature, or website.
vCard QR Code vs URL QR Code for Contacts
vCard QR code — embeds contact data directly. Works offline. Contact saved instantly with no middle step. Best for traditional business card use.
URL QR code — links to an online profile (LinkedIn, website, about.me). Requires internet. Allows you to update the information later. Best if your details change frequently.
Many professionals use both: a vCard QR code for instant contact saving and a URL QR code linking to their LinkedIn for relationship building.
Where to Put Your vCard QR Code
- Back of physical business card
- Email signature (as an image link)
- LinkedIn profile "Featured" section
- Conference name badge
- Your website's contact page
- Zoom / Google Meet virtual background