Can I add a QR code to an embossed gloss business card?

Yes, you can, but keep the QR code flat rather than embossed. Scanners read QR codes by detecting sharp contrast between light and dark squares, and raising the pattern with an emboss can distort those edges enough to make it unreliable.

• Print the code flat on the gloss surface so the squares stay crisp.
• Reserve embossing for your logo, name, or a border instead.
• Keep a quiet zone of clear space around the code so it scans cleanly.
• Test before printing by scanning the code from your proof or screen.

A QR code can point to your website, portfolio, or contact details, giving the tactile card a quick digital bridge without sacrificing scan reliability.