Can I pre-write the message?

Yes! You can set both the recipient phone number and a pre-written message that users can send or edit before sending.

Do SMS QR codes work internationally?

Yes, but include the country code (e.g., +1 for US) to ensure international compatibility.

What's the character limit for the message?

Standard SMS is 160 characters. You can include longer messages, but they may be split into multiple texts on some devices.

SMS QR Codes

Create QR codes that open text messaging apps with pre-filled phone numbers and messages. Perfect for marketing, voting campaigns, and customer engagement.

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Updated: December 2024

SMS

Text Message

Marketing

What is an SMS QR Code?
Use Cases
How to Create
Best Practices
FAQ

What is an SMS QR Code?

An SMS QR code contains a phone number and optional message text. When scanned, it opens the user's messaging app with everything pre-filled - they just need to tap send.

This removes friction from text-based campaigns and makes it easy for customers to interact with your business via text message.

Use Cases

Text-to-Vote Campaigns

Let people vote or enter contests by texting a keyword.

Opt-in Marketing

Allow customers to subscribe to SMS updates easily.

Customer Service

Provide a quick way to text your support team.

Event Check-ins

Attendees can text to confirm their attendance.

Donations

Nonprofits use SMS QR for text-to-donate campaigns.

Feedback Collection

Quick way to gather customer feedback via text.

How to Create an SMS QR Code

Select SMS type in the generator
Enter the phone number (include country code)
Add pre-written message (optional)
Test on your phone before deploying

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Best Practices

Always include country code for international compatibility
Keep pre-written messages short and clear
Include a keyword if using for opt-in campaigns
Ensure you have proper consent for SMS marketing

SMS Marketing Laws: Make sure your SMS campaigns comply with TCPA (US), GDPR (EU), and other local regulations regarding text message marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

An SMS QR code opens the messaging app with a pre-filled phone number and optionally a pre-written message.

Yes! You can set both the recipient phone number and a pre-written message.

Yes, include the country code (e.g., +1 for US) for international compatibility.

Standard SMS is 160 characters. Longer messages may be split into multiple texts.

Related Guides

Email QR Codes

Open email compose instead.

Phone QR Codes

Make direct phone calls.

URL QR Codes

Link to web pages.

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