QR code business card
QR Code Business Card
A QR code business card lets any phone open your digital profile with a quick camera scan — no NFC required. Every 1Card includes a printed QR code on the card, plus an NFC chip for tap-to-share on modern phones. One physical card, two sharing methods, one editable digital profile.
In short
A QR code business card is a physical visiting card printed with a QR code that, when scanned, opens a digital profile. 1Card's QR code business cards include an NFC chip alongside the printed QR code, so the profile opens by tap (NFC) or scan (QR) on any phone — no app required for the receiver. Printed PVC cards start at ₹350 and premium metal cards at ₹2,999.
How it works
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Scan the QR code
Point any phone camera at the printed QR code on the card. The camera app opens your digital profile in the browser — contact details, links, WhatsApp, and social profiles. No extra app needed.
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Or tap with NFC
For NFC-enabled phones, tap the card to share even faster — no camera alignment needed. Every 1Card includes both methods on the same physical card.
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Edit without reprinting
Update your number, designation, or employer in the 1Card app. The QR code on the card stays the same but now points to your updated profile — no reprint, no waste.
Best for
Universal sharing — any phone
A QR code works on any phone with a camera — iPhone, Android, older devices. If you hand cards to a wide variety of contacts and can't predict their device, QR ensures the exchange always works.
Events and exhibitions
At booths, conferences, or trade shows where many people scan at once, QR codes are fast for batch scanning. Every 1Card QR code links to your editable digital profile, not a static destination.
Everyday professionals replacing paper
Classic printed PVC 1Cards start at ₹350 and include an NFC chip, printed QR code, and editable digital profile — a complete upgrade from a paper business card.
Premium gifting and executives
The VIP metal card (from ₹2,999) carries a QR code alongside its NFC chip on stainless steel — the highest-impact impression with full QR compatibility.
1Card QR code business card collections
Every 1Card includes a printed QR code and an NFC chip for tap-to-share. Choose the finish that matches your professional image — all collections include the same QR + NFC + editable digital profile.
Compare
| Static QR card | Digital-only QR card (app) | 1Card QR code business card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical card | Yes | No (app only) | Yes |
| Profile editable after print | No — reprinting needed | Yes | Yes — no reprint needed |
| Works on any phone | Yes (camera) | Yes (app) | Yes (QR camera + NFC tap) |
| App install for receiver | No | Often yes | No |
| Subscription fee | No | Often yes | No — one-time purchase |
| GST invoice | Depends on vendor | Depends on vendor | Every order |
Why choose 1Card
QR that never goes out of date
Static QR codes encode a fixed URL — when your details change, the code points to stale information. 1Card's QR code points to your editable digital profile, so the same printed QR shows your current details forever.
No app for the receiver
Every phone camera can scan the QR code natively. The receiver doesn't install anything — they point and scan and your profile opens in the browser.
NFC included on every card
For contacts with NFC-enabled phones, tapping is faster than scanning. 1Card's QR code business cards include an NFC chip at no extra cost — both methods, one card.
For teams & companies
Rolling out QR code business cards across a team or company? 1Card has equipped 1,200+ companies and shipped 45,000+ corporate cards since 2014, with brand-consistent card design and bulk profile setup for every employee.
- Brand-consistent card design across all employees, with bulk profile setup for teams and departments.
- One consolidated GST invoice and a dedicated account manager for the rollout.
- No mandatory subscription — each employee's profile keeps working after purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is a QR code business card?
A QR code business card is a physical card printed with a QR code that, when scanned with any phone camera, opens a digital profile — contact details, links, social handles, and WhatsApp. 1Card's QR code business cards also include an NFC chip so the profile can be opened by tap on NFC-enabled phones, with QR as the universal fallback.
How is a QR code business card different from a paper business card?
A paper business card is static — it holds only the information printed on it, and any change requires a reprint. A QR code business card links to an editable digital profile that you can update at any time without reprinting the physical card.
Does the receiver need an app to scan a QR code business card?
No. Any modern phone camera app (iPhone, Android) can scan a QR code natively — no additional app install is needed. Pointing the camera at the code opens the digital profile in the browser.
How much does a QR code business card cost in India?
1Card's QR code business cards start at ₹350 for the Classic printed PVC collection and go up to the VIP premium metal collection from ₹2,999. The price includes the NFC chip, printed QR code, and lifetime digital profile — no subscription fee.
Can I update the QR code on my business card after printing?
The printed QR code stays the same, but it points to your editable 1Card digital profile. Update your profile — new number, new job title, new employer — and anyone who scans the same printed QR code sees your current details. No reprint needed.
Is a QR code business card better than an NFC business card?
QR and NFC serve slightly different scenarios: QR works on every phone with a camera, while NFC requires the phone to have NFC support (most phones since 2016). 1Card includes both on every card — tap with NFC when available, scan QR when NFC is unavailable.
Compare NFC vs QR business cards →Can I order QR code business cards in bulk for my company or team?
Yes. 1Card runs team and company rollouts with brand-consistent card design, bulk profile setup for every employee, one consolidated GST invoice, and a dedicated account manager. It has equipped 1,200+ companies and shipped 45,000+ corporate cards since 2014.
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