Create an SMS QR Code
Generate a QR code that lets people send you a text message by scanning. The phone number and message can be pre-filled.
Common Uses
How to Use
Enter the phone number with country code (e.g., +44 for UK) and optionally a pre-written message. Scanning will open the SMS app with everything ready.
How an SMS QR code works
The payload is an sms: link: the recipient number, optionally with a pre-written message. Scanning opens the phone's messaging app with everything filled in — the customer still presses send, which keeps the action deliberate rather than accidental.
Use the full international number (+44 for the UK). Without the country code the link often fails for anyone on a foreign SIM or roaming.
Sensible uses for SMS codes
- Competitions and text-to-win — the entry lands in the right format.
- Table service requests — a customer asks for attention without leaving their seat.
- Feedback after a visit — a short, low-friction prompt.
- Opt-ins and reminders — customers message you once, and you can reply.
Privacy
Your data is processed to generate the QR code and is not stored permanently on our servers. Static QR codes are generated in real time and the content is not retained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sender pay for the text?
Yes. Standard network charges apply. The QR code only opens the messaging app; it does not send the message automatically.
Do I need to include the country code?
It is recommended. Including +44 (for UK numbers) ensures the message goes to the right number regardless of where the scanner is located.
Will the customer see my number when they scan?
Yes — the number is part of the code, and the message opens addressed to it. Use a business line rather than a personal mobile, and expect replies.
Can I pre-fill the text message?
Yes, and a short prompt works better than a long one. Keep it to a keyword or a reference so the customer understands what they are sending before they press send.