What to include
Name is essential. Add company, role, phone, email, website and address only when they are useful and intended for public sharing.
Keeping details current
If details change frequently, link to a dynamic profile page. A direct static vCard cannot be updated after printing.
Print advice
Keep the quiet zone, avoid very small placement and test on several phones. Use higher error correction with a logo.
Privacy
Consider the impact before publishing personal phone or address details. Separate business and personal contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work offline?
A directly encoded vCard can be read without internet.
Should I embed a photo?
Large images make the code unnecessarily dense; compatible text fields are more reliable.
Is the contact saved automatically?
The phone usually shows a preview and asks the user to confirm.