Business card with a QR Code: What does it mean?
A business card—either digital or physical—with a QR Code refers to a contact information card that has a QR embedded in it. Upon scanning, the QR Code redirects users to details of a person, including name, phone number, address, email, website, social media handle, or a customized landing/campaign page.
There are two ways to use a QR Code on business cards:
- Create a QR Code for your contact information and embed it on a business card or Directly share the QR Code via emails, social media, ads, flyers, etc.
- A business card with a QR Code is easily the most convenient way to share your personal or company’s contact information. Users must scan the QR Code, view contact details, and save them on smartphones within a few minutes.
Why are QR codes needed on business cards?
For convenient and easy information sharing Traditionally, professionals shared their physical business cards with clients to follow up and stay connected. In other words, the receiver must manually type and save contact details on their mobile devices, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient.
However, with a QR code on a business card, the receiver can scan the code, view the information, and save these details with a few clicks. This approach allows for easy, convenient, and instant information sharing.