Is WhatsApp your primary channel for customer support or sales inquiries? Make it incredibly easy for customers to reach you. A WhatsApp QR code on your website, product, or flyer takes them directly to a chat.

Pre-fill the message with context, like "Hi, I have a question about Order #..." or "I'm interested in learning more about [Product Name]". This saves time for both the customer and your support team, leading to faster resolutions and a smoother experience. It's also great for personal use to quickly share your WhatsApp contact without manual number entry.

How Does a WhatsApp QR Code Work?

A WhatsApp QR Code uses a wa.me/ link, which is WhatsApp's official "click to chat" feature. This link contains the phone number and, optionally, a pre-filled message. When a user scans this code, their phone opens the WhatsApp application (if installed) directly to a new chat with the specified number.

This is fantastic for business because the user does not need to have your number saved in their contacts to start a conversation. It's a direct, low-friction channel to your sales or support team.

How to Create Your WhatsApp QR Code

Using our free WhatsApp QR Code generator is fast and secure. Your information is encoded instantly in your browser.

  • WhatsApp Number: Enter the full phone number, including the international country code (e.g., 15551234567 for the US, 447123456789 for the UK). Do not include the + sign, dashes, or spaces.
  • Message (Optional): This is a powerful feature. You can pre-fill the user's first message, for example: "Hi, I'm interested in a quote," or "I need support for order #". This gives you context instantly.

Click "Generate QR Code" to get your free, static code that will work forever. It's 100% free and requires no sign-up.

WhatsApp vs. SMS vs. vCard: Which to Use?

You have several options for contact QR codes. Here’s how to choose:

  • WhatsApp QR Code (This Tool): Use this when you want a customer to start an instant messaging chat with you inside the WhatsApp app. This is great for sales, support, and international communication.
  • SMS QR Code: Use this if you want the user to send a traditional text message (SMS). This is better for marketing campaigns ("Text JOIN to 12345") or for users who may not have WhatsApp.
  • vCard QR Code: Use this when you want the user to save your full contact details (Name, Phone, Email, Company) to their phone's address book. This is the best choice for a digital business card.
"Choose the code that matches your user's intent. For a quick chat, use WhatsApp. For a formal contact entry, use vCard."