A name card hands someone your details, but only if they keep it and type it in later, which most people never do. A name card QR code fixes that by letting a new contact save your full information to their phone instantly, turning a paper exchange into a saved contact.
Why a Name Card Needs a Code
Printed details on a name card are static and easily lost in a stack. A QR code lets the recipient capture everything, name, role, phone, email, and links, in one scan, while you're still standing in front of them and the connection is fresh.
Linking to a Digital Contact (vCard)
The best destination for a name card code is a digital contact file. A vCard QR code prompts the recipient's phone to save all your details directly into their contacts, with no typing. It's the closest thing to handing over a pre-filled contact entry.
Designing for the Card
Size the code at least three quarters of an inch square with a clear margin, and place it on the back to keep the front clean. Match it to your card's colors and add a small "Scan to save my contact" prompt so the purpose is obvious.
Keeping It Current
Roles and numbers change, and reprinting cards is slow. A dynamic name card code lets you update your details centrally, so even cards already handed out point to your current information without a reprint.
FAQ
Common questions are answered in the FAQ section below.