What is a Phone QR Code?

A phone QR code encodes a telephone number using the tel: URI scheme. When someone scans the QR code with their smartphone camera, it automatically opens the phone dialer with the number pre-filled, ready to call. The user simply taps the call button to connect — no manual typing required.

Phone QR codes are one of the simplest and most effective QR code types. They eliminate the friction of copying or memorizing phone numbers, making it effortless for customers, clients, or contacts to reach you instantly.

How to Create a Phone QR Code

1. Enter your phone number in the field above, including the country code (e.g., +1 for US, +44 for UK, +91 for India).
2. The QR code generates automatically as you type. You can preview it in real time on the right side of the generator.
3. Customize the appearance by choosing a color that matches your brand and selecting an error correction level.
4. Download your QR code in PNG (for web and digital) or SVG (for print at any size).

Where to Use Phone QR Codes

Phone number QR codes are incredibly versatile. Here are the most popular use cases:

• Business cards: Add a call QR code alongside your printed number so contacts can dial you with a single scan instead of typing your number manually.
• Flyers and brochures: Include a phone QR code on print marketing materials so potential customers can call you directly from the flyer without switching between apps.
• Storefronts and signage: Display a phone QR code on your shop window, menu board, or outdoor sign so passersby can call for inquiries, reservations, or orders.
• Customer service materials: Place phone QR codes on product packaging, user manuals, or warranty cards to give customers a frictionless path to your support line.
• Event badges and lanyards: Include a phone QR code on event name badges so attendees can quickly save or dial a speaker's or exhibitor's contact number.
• Vehicle wraps and decals: Add a phone QR code to your company vehicle so people stuck in traffic or parked nearby can scan and call without writing anything down.

Tips for Phone QR Codes

• Always include the country code: Use the full international format (e.g., +1 234 567 8900) to ensure the QR code works for scanners in any country.
• Test before printing: Scan your QR code with at least two different phones (iPhone and Android) to verify the number dials correctly.
• Use a high error correction level for print: If the QR code will be placed on materials that may get scratched, folded, or partially obscured, select Quartile (25%) or High (30%) error correction.
• Ensure sufficient size and contrast: Print the QR code at a minimum of 2cm x 2cm for close-range scanning. Use a dark QR color on a light background for reliable readability.
• Add a call-to-action label: Place a short text like "Scan to Call" or "Call Us" near the QR code so people know what to expect when they scan it.
• Consider pairing with a vCard QR code: If you also want the scanner to save your contact details (name, email, company), use a vCard QR code instead, which includes the phone number along with full contact information.