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WhatsApp QR Code Generator

Customers scan, WhatsApp opens with your number and a message ready to send. No saving contacts, no typos.

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For many businesses, WhatsApp is the shop counter. A WhatsApp QR code removes the slowest step: nobody has to save your number or type it correctly. They scan, WhatsApp opens a chat with you, and your pre-filled message ("Hi, I'd like to place an order") is already in the box.

Enter your number in any format you're used to, such as 0803 123 4567, +234 803 123 4567 or 2348031234567. We convert it to the international format WhatsApp needs, so the code works for customers at home and abroad.

How to create a WhatsApp QR code

  1. Enter your WhatsApp number

    Pick the country code (Nigeria is the default) and type your number however you normally write it.

  2. Add a starter message

    Optional, but it helps: "Hi, I saw your flyer" tells you where the customer found you.

  3. Design it

    Use WhatsApp green or your brand colours, and add a "Chat with us" line under the code.

  4. Download and print

    Put it on flyers, receipts, delivery bags, shop doors and social posts.

Ways to use it

  • Orders and enquiries. Food vendors, fashion stores and online sellers take orders without a website.

  • Customer support. Put the code on packaging so customers reach support in one scan.

  • Track where customers come from. Use different starter messages on different flyers, like "Hi from the Ikeja flyer", to see which one works.

  • Service businesses. Salons, mechanics, tutors and cleaners let clients book or ask for a quote instantly.

Tips for a code that scans every time

  • Use the WhatsApp Business app on that number, so you can set greeting and away messages for people who scan out of hours.
  • Keep the starter message short. Customers can edit it before sending.
  • Say what the code does: a "Chat with us on WhatsApp" line under the code gets more scans than a bare code.
  • Test it with a phone that doesn't have your number saved, to see exactly what customers see.

Frequently asked questions

How does a WhatsApp QR code work?

The code contains a wa.me link with your number in international format. When someone scans it, their phone opens WhatsApp directly in a chat with you, with your optional message already typed.

Do I need to type my number with +234?

No. Type it however you're used to, such as 0803 123 4567, and keep the country code set to Nigeria (+234). We remove the leading 0 and add the country code for you. For other countries, choose the right code from the list.

Does the person scanning need to save my number first?

No. The chat opens straight away without saving a contact. That's the main advantage over printing your number.

Can I use a WhatsApp Business number?

Yes. It works the same way for personal and WhatsApp Business numbers.

Can I change the pre-filled message later?

The message is part of this static code, so changing it means making a new code. Codes made here don't expire, so a code you've already printed keeps working.

What if the customer doesn't have WhatsApp?

The wa.me link opens a WhatsApp web page that prompts them to install the app or continue in a browser.

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