Scan to Send a Pre-Filled Text Message
Set the recipient number and message in advance. Customers scan and tap Send. Zero typing.
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How It Works
Create your SMS QR Code QR code in three simple steps
Enter the SMS details
Type your phone number (with country code) and an optional pre-filled message body.
Customize the QR code
Add your logo and brand colors for a professional look on any print material.
Print and deploy
Download SVG or PNG. Print anywhere customers or prospects might want to contact you by text.
What Is a SMS QR Code QR Code?
An SMS QR code opens the phone's native messaging app with your phone number and a pre-written message already filled in. The customer reviews the message and taps Send — the entire contact friction is eliminated.
Create one on QR Base in under a minute. Use for customer service shortcuts, opt-in campaigns, appointment booking, service requests, or any business that relies on SMS communication. The message can be anything: "I'd like a quote", "Please add me to your list", or a blank message so customers write their own.
Compare with an email QR code — SMS is better for immediate response and mobile-first audiences. Email is better for detailed requests and file attachments.
Benefits of SMS QR Code QR Codes
Pre-filled message, zero typing
Your number and message are ready. Customers hit Send in one tap — the lowest possible contact friction.
Works on all phones natively
Uses the built-in SMS app on iPhone and Android. No app download, no signup, no barrier.
Drives immediate action
SMS has a 98% open rate. QR-to-text converts the physical-world moment into an instant conversation.
Great for campaigns and opt-ins
Pre-fill "Subscribe" or "Yes, opt me in" and print the QR at the register or on packaging for easy opt-in.
Works offline
SMS works without internet. Even with no data connection, the QR scan opens the message and queues it to send.
Create in 60 seconds
Enter the phone number and optional pre-fill text. Download. Done. The fastest setup of any QR type.
Popular Use Cases
See how businesses and individuals use SMS QR Code QR codes every day
Customer Service Shortcuts
Print on product packaging or receipts. One scan opens "I need help with my order" directly to your support number.
Appointment Booking
Print on business cards or flyers. Prospects text "Book" and your team responds to confirm the appointment.
Opt-In Campaigns
Display at events or on print ads. Customers scan to send an opt-in text and join your SMS marketing list.
Service Businesses
Plumbers, electricians, and trades print the QR on their truck or yard sign. Prospects text directly for a quote.
Feedback Collection
Print at checkout or on receipts. Pre-fill "My feedback: " and invite customers to complete and send.
Real Estate
Yard signs with a QR that pre-fills "I'm interested in [address]" connect buyers to the agent in 2 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The phone's built-in messaging app opens with your number and the pre-filled message ready. The user reviews the message and taps Send.
All iPhones and Android phones. SMS QR codes use the universal sms: URI scheme, handled natively by every phone's default messaging app.
SMS QR codes are static — the phone number and message are encoded in the pattern. For an updatable contact option, use a dynamic URL QR code linking to a contact page.
Yes. You can create an SMS QR code with just the phone number and no pre-filled message, so the customer writes their own text from scratch.
The text message is sent by the customer using their own SMS plan. Standard carrier rates apply on their end. There is no cost to you to receive an SMS.
Yes. Enter the shortcode in the phone number field. The sms: URI scheme supports shortcodes as well as full E.164 formatted numbers.
QR codes can store approximately 2,000 characters. A standard SMS is 160 characters — keep pre-filled messages under that for a clean single-message send.
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