NFC vs QR Code Business Cards: Which Is Better?
How They Work
A QR code requires the other person to unlock their phone, open the camera app, aim it at the code, wait for it to focus, and tap the link that pops up. NFC (Near Field Communication) requires none of this. You just tap the device against their phone, and the link opens automatically.
The Speed Factor
NFC is significantly faster. A tap takes less than one second. The QR code process usually takes 5 to 10 seconds, which can feel like an eternity in a fast-paced networking environment.
Lighting and Visibility
QR codes fail in low light (like dimly lit networking mixers or bars) and when printed too small. NFC uses radio frequencies, so it works perfectly in complete darkness, through clothing, and without any visual line of sight.
The Best Solution: Both
While NFC is superior, iJustTap provides you with a custom QR code inside your digital profile as a backup. This covers the rare 1% of cases where someone has an incredibly old phone without an NFC chip.