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WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Let customers message you on WhatsApp with a single scan. Generate a QR code that opens a pre-filled chat to your business number — no saving contacts, no manual dialling.
Your QR code
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How to create a WhatsApp QR code
- Format your WhatsApp link:
https://wa.me/PHONENUMBER— replacePHONENUMBERwith your number in international format (no + or spaces, e.g.447700900000for a UK +44 number) - Optionally add a pre-filled message:
https://wa.me/447700900000?text=Hello%20I%27d%20like%20to%20book - Paste the URL into the generator above
- Choose WhatsApp green (
#25D366) as the QR color, then download as PNG or SVG
Phone number format: Always use the international dialling code without the + sign. UK:
447700900000 (not +44 7700 900000). France: 33612345678. Germany: 49151234567890.
Where to use a WhatsApp QR code
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Restaurants & cafés
Add to menus or table cards. Customers scan to ask about allergens, make a reservation, or place a takeaway order on WhatsApp.
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Retail & customer support
Print on receipts or packaging. Customers scan to ask a post-purchase question directly — faster than email, more personal than a contact form.
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Freelancers & service providers
Add to your invoice or proposal. Clients scan to ask questions or approve work without hunting for your number.
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Events & workshops
Display on-screen or print on handouts. Attendees scan to join a WhatsApp group or send questions to the organiser.
Pre-filled message tips
A well-crafted pre-filled message removes friction for the customer and gives you context immediately. For a restaurant: ?text=I'd%20like%20to%20make%20a%20reservation. For customer support: ?text=Hi%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20my%20order. Keep it short — customers edit and send, they don't want to delete a long block of text.
WhatsApp Business accounts can also set automated greeting messages and away messages, so even if you're not available, the customer gets an instant acknowledgement after scanning and messaging.
Frequently asked questions
What URL format does a WhatsApp QR code use?
The wa.me format: https://wa.me/PHONENUMBER — with the number in international format, no plus or spaces. Add ?text=YourMessage to pre-fill the chat. Example for a UK number: https://wa.me/447700900000?text=Hello.
Can I pre-fill a message in the QR code?
Yes. Add ?text=YourMessage to the URL. Spaces must be encoded as %20 or use a URL encoder. The message appears in the chat input when the customer scans — they can edit it before sending.
Does the recipient need WhatsApp to use the QR code?
Yes, the wa.me link opens WhatsApp or redirects to the WhatsApp download page. For contacts without WhatsApp, a vCard QR code is a better option — it saves your contact details to their phone address book.
Can I use this for a WhatsApp Business account?
Yes. WhatsApp Business accounts use the same wa.me link format. Your business name, description, and auto-replies work normally when customers contact you via the QR code.