SMS QR Code Generator

One scan opens the messaging app with your number and message ready — people only need to press send. Ideal for opt-ins, competitions, feedback and quick support.

Fill in the form to create your QR code.

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How to make an SMS QR code

Enter the phone number that should receive the message, with the country code.
Write the message that will be pre-filled (keyword, booking code, feedback prompt…).
Download and print. When scanned, the phone opens the messaging app with everything filled in.

Popular uses

Marketing opt-in: “Text JOIN to subscribe”.
Feedback: a table card that opens “Rate your visit: ”.
Support: stickers on products or vehicles that text the service team.
Competitions and voting at events.

Sending the message is always the user’s choice — the code only prepares it. Normal SMS charges from the user’s mobile plan apply.

Ideas that work well with SMS codes

Text-to-join clubs: “Text JOIN to get our weekly deals”. Customers subscribe without filling in a form.
Order and booking requests: a code on the shop door that opens “I'd like to book an appointment for…”.
Parking and building notices: “Text us if this car is blocking you” with the number already filled in.
Product registration and warranty: a pre-typed message containing the model number.
Emergency contacts: on lanyards, pet tags and children's bags, opening a message to the guardian.
Voting and quizzes at events, schools and conferences.

How the SMS QR format works

The code stores the text SMSTO:number:message. iPhone and Android cameras recognise it and open the messaging app with the recipient and text filled in. Nothing is sent until the person taps Send. Because it uses the normal SMS network, it works on every mobile phone, even without internet or a smartphone app such as WhatsApp. That makes it ideal for older audiences and areas with weak data coverage.

Writing the pre-filled message

Keep it short. A single SMS is 160 characters (70 when using Urdu, Arabic or emoji); longer texts are split into several messages and may cost the sender more.
Include a keyword or code that tells you where the scan came from, such as “FLYER10” or “TABLE5”, so you can measure each campaign.
Make it easy to edit: end with a space or a colon, such as “Booking request for: ”.

SMS or WhatsApp?

SMS reaches every phone but costs the sender a normal text fee in many countries; WhatsApp is free over the internet and supports images and voice notes, but only works for people who have WhatsApp. Many businesses offer both. Create a WhatsApp QR code to go next to this one. See QR codes for small business marketing for more campaign ideas.

Frequently asked questions

Does the SMS send automatically?

No. The phone opens the message for the user to review and send.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, both open the default messaging app.

Should I use WhatsApp instead?

If your audience prefers WhatsApp, use the WhatsApp option in our main QR generator.

Does the SMS QR code work without internet?

Yes. It uses the normal mobile SMS network, so only phone signal is needed.

Can I send to several numbers?

Support for several recipients differs between phones, so we recommend one number per code.

Who pays for the message?

The person who sends it pays their usual SMS rate. Many mobile plans include free SMS.