WhatsApp QR code generator
Free WhatsApp QR Code Generator
Let customers start a conversation without saving your number first. The code encodes a wa.me link with an optional pre-filled message, so the chat opens ready to send.
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Number format
Get the phone number format right
The wa.me format needs digits only — country code included, with no plus sign, spaces, brackets or dashes. We strip stray characters automatically, but the country code has to be there.
| Country | Code | Encoded as |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 15551234567 |
| United Kingdom | 44 | 447700900123 |
| India | 91 | 919812345678 |
| Germany | 49 | 4915112345678 |
| Brazil | 55 | 5511912345678 |
| Australia | 61 | 61412345678 |
Campaign tip
Use the pre-filled message as a tracking channel
Because the message text is yours to define, you can encode where the scan came from. A code on a table tent might pre-fill “Table 12 — order please”, while a code in a window pre-fills “Saw your window display”. Each printed placement gets its own code and its own opening line.
This gives you attribution without any tracking infrastructure, redirect domain, or analytics subscription. The information arrives in the message itself, and because the code is static it keeps working long after any campaign platform would have expired it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About WhatsApp QR Codes
How does a WhatsApp QR code start a chat?
The code encodes a wa.me link containing your phone number in international format and an optional prefilled message. Scanning it opens WhatsApp with the conversation ready to send, so customers never have to save your number first.
What phone number format does a WhatsApp QR code need?
Use full international format with the country code and no plus sign, spaces, or dashes. For example, a United States number becomes 15551234567. An incorrectly formatted number is the most common reason a WhatsApp code fails to open a chat.
Can I prefill the message a customer sends me?
Yes. Any message you enter is URL-encoded into the link, so the chat opens with that text already typed. This works well for support codes, order enquiries, and campaign tracking phrases that tell you where the scan came from.
Does a WhatsApp QR code expire or need a subscription?
No. The wa.me link is embedded directly in the code pixels rather than routed through a redirect service, so it keeps working permanently at no cost and with no scan limits.
Can I use a WhatsApp QR code for WhatsApp Business?
Yes. The wa.me format works identically for standard and Business accounts. Enter the number registered to your Business profile and the scan opens a chat with that account.
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