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WhatsApp QR code generator for UK businesses

Turn your business WhatsApp number into a scannable QR code: shop counters, window displays, receipts, vans and business cards. A customer points their camera at it and lands straight in a chat with you, optionally with a message already typed.

Everything happens in your browser. The code is generated locally, downloads as PNG or SVG, and carries no watermark, wrapper or branding: the QR encodes a plain official wa.me URL with your number and nothing else.

Type the number as you would dial it locally, or paste a full international number starting with +. Spaces, dashes and a leading zero are removed automatically.

Without a number this becomes a share link: whoever opens it picks the chat to send your message to.

Center logo (optional)

PNG or JPG. A square image on a white or transparent background works best.

https://wa.me/

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What the code actually contains

A WhatsApp QR code is just a QR code whose content is a wa.me link: https://wa.me/ plus your full international number, plus an optional URL-encoded message. Any camera app that reads QR codes will offer to open it in WhatsApp.

Because the content is a plain URL, the code is portable: it does not depend on this tool, it cannot expire, and no third party sits between your customer and your chat. If you ever change your WhatsApp number, generate and print a new code; the old one will keep pointing at the old number.

PNG or SVG: which download to pick

PNG is a pixel image, ready for social posts, documents and most print shops. The download here is generated at high resolution, comfortably sharp for a poster or a sticker.

SVG is a vector file: it scales to any size with perfectly crisp edges, which designers and print shops prefer for large formats like banners and shop windows. If you are not sure, PNG is fine; if someone asks for “vector artwork”, send the SVG.

Adding a logo without breaking the scan

QR codes carry built-in error correction: a portion of the pattern is redundant, so the code still scans when part of it is covered. That is what makes a center logo possible.

When you add a logo here, the generator switches to the highest error-correction level and keeps the logo small enough to stay inside the safe budget. Still, always test-scan the final printed code: dark-on-light codes with a clear quiet zone around them scan best.

Where WhatsApp QR codes work best

  • The counter or checkout: “Questions? Scan to chat with us.”
  • Product packaging and delivery boxes, so support starts without an email address.
  • Storefront windows and posters, reaching people outside opening hours.
  • Business cards, brochures, table tents and event badges.
  • Vehicle wraps and signage for service businesses.

QR code vs WhatsApp’s built-in contact QR

WhatsApp itself can show a contact QR inside the app, and it works well person-to-person. A generated code like this one has two advantages for business use: you can pre-fill the first message, and you get print-ready PNG or SVG files in any size instead of a screenshot.

Privacy note: your number, message and logo never leave this page. The QR code is computed in your browser, and the downloaded file is yours with no branding added.

Read the full guide: WhatsApp QR codes and linked devices · WhatsApp link generator

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a QR code for my WhatsApp number?

Pick your country, type your WhatsApp number, optionally add a pre-filled message and a logo, then download the code as PNG or SVG. The code encodes an official wa.me link with your number.

Do WhatsApp QR codes expire?

No. The code contains a plain wa.me URL, which has no expiry date. It keeps working for as long as the number stays registered on WhatsApp. If you change numbers, print a new code.

Can I put my logo in the middle of the QR code?

Yes. Upload a square PNG or JPG and the generator places it in the center while raising the code’s error-correction level so it still scans reliably. Test-scan the printed result to be sure.

Is this QR code generator really free and unbranded?

Yes. There is no account, no watermark and no Spun branding on the code. The generated file contains only your wa.me link, your colors (black on white) and, if you added one, your logo.

What size should I print a QR code?

A rough rule: the code should be at least one tenth of the distance it will be scanned from. A counter card scanned from 30 cm needs about 3 cm; a poster scanned from 3 meters needs about 30 cm. Use the SVG download for large prints.

Is a pre-filled message sent automatically when someone scans?

No. Scanning opens the chat with the message already typed, but the person always presses send themselves. Nothing is ever sent just by scanning.