What should a business card QR code link to?
The best destination depends on your goal. For direct contact, a vCard works well. For service businesses, a booking page or estimate form often converts better. For creators and professionals, a portfolio or link hub can be the best choice.
- vCard: Save your contact instantly
- Website: Send people to your main brand page
- Portfolio: Perfect for designers, developers, photographers, and freelancers
- Booking page: Great for barbers, consultants, salons, and local service businesses
- Review page: Useful for follow-up handouts and customer-facing cards
Best QR code size for business cards
A QR code on a business card usually works best at about 0.8 to 1 inch wide. Smaller can work, but only if the design remains clean, the contrast is strong, and the linked content uses a relatively short URL.
Best business card QR design tips
- Use strong contrast: dark code on a light background
- Preserve the quiet zone around the QR code
- Use SVG if sending the card to print
- Keep the linked page mobile-friendly
- Add a tiny CTA near the code like “Scan to save contact” or “Scan to book”
Should you add a logo?
Yes, but only if it stays small and you use High or Max error correction. If your card is tiny, a clean classic QR may outperform a logo version.
Print-ready QR business card workflow
- Generate the QR code in FreeQRHub
- Choose SVG for professional print placement
- Place it into your business card layout
- Print a sample before ordering in bulk
- Scan it with both iPhone and Android
Frequently asked questions
What should a business card QR code link to?
The best business card QR code destinations include a vCard, portfolio, booking page, review page, menu, contact page, or social media profile.
Do QR codes fit well on business cards?
Yes, as long as the QR code is large enough to scan, uses high contrast, and links to something useful for the person receiving the card.
Should the QR code go on the front or back of the card?
Either works. The back is common because it keeps the front focused on your name and title, but a small corner placement on the front can work too if the card isn't already crowded.
Create a business card QR code now
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