Compact Contact Codes for Teams
MeCard is the compact cousin of vCard: name, organisation, phone, email, and URL in a single short string. Shorter payloads make simpler QR codes that scan faster and print smaller, which is why MeCard is a good fit for printed contact cards, badges, and directories where space is tight.
MeCard vs vCard
vCard carries more fields and richer structure; MeCard carries the essentials in fewer characters. Use MeCard when the contact is a name, a phone number, an email, and a link. Use vCard when you need addresses, multiple numbers, or notes. Both are read by modern phones.
Before you print the batch
- Scan a sample code and confirm the contact saves with the right name and number.
- Check phone numbers include the country code so the card works for every scanner.
- Keep email addresses free of typos — a wrong letter sends replies nowhere.
- Re-check the list after edits: a duplicate row creates a duplicate card.