Carte de visitevCard or QR Code: What's the Difference?
People often confuse vCard and QR code. They are not competitors: they do two different things and complement each other perfectly on your business card.
| vCard (.vcf) | QR code | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Saves a contact in the phone | Opens a page or link |
| Result | Contact entry (name, phone, email) | Your complete business card |
| Updates | Fixed once saved | Always up to date (dynamic content) |
| Ideal for | Quickly saving your details | Showing everything: reviews, social media, bookings |
| Medium | File or button | Image to scan |
The verdict
Use both. The QR code opens your complete virtual business card; the vCard lets the client save your details to their address book in a single tap. A good virtual business card offers both side by side — and ours does just that.
FAQ
Does the vCard work on all phones?
Yes, the .vcf format is universal (iPhone and Android).
Should I prefer the vCard or the QR code?
Neither alone: the QR code shows the card, the vCard saves the contact. Together, they're the perfect combination.
Can I generate a vCard for free?
Yes, with our free vCard generator, no sign-up required.