How to create a WhatsApp QR code
1. Enter your phone number
Type your WhatsApp number with country code (e.g. 43 for Austria). This is the number guests will message.
2. Add a pre-filled message
Set a default message so guests don't start from a blank screen. Great for room service, spa bookings, or concierge requests.
3. Download PNG or SVG
Use PNG for digital channels (websites, emails, social media). Use SVG for print (brochures, room cards, menus). It scales to any size without losing quality.
Why hotels use WhatsApp QR codes
A WhatsApp QR code lets guests contact your hotel instantly. No searching for numbers, no downloading apps. One scan opens a chat with your team.
- Guests scan and message in under 3 seconds
- Pre-filled messages reduce friction and route requests
- Works on every smartphone with WhatsApp installed
- No app download or account creation needed from guests
Where to place your QR code
- Room key cards: instant concierge access
- Reception desk: skip the phone queue
- Restaurant tables: order or call a waiter
- Spa & pool area: book treatments on the spot
- Check-in brochures: welcome message with hotel info
- Your website: convert visitors to WhatsApp leads
Frequently asked questions
You can create a QR code for WhatsApp for free using the generator above. Enter your phone number with country code, optionally add a pre-filled message, and download the QR code as PNG or SVG.
Our generator creates a wa.me link with your phone number and optional pre-filled message. When someone scans the QR code, it opens WhatsApp with a chat to your number and the message already typed in. They just tap send.
A wa.me link is an official WhatsApp short URL (e.g. wa.me/431234567) that opens a direct chat with a specific phone number. You can append a pre-filled message using the <code>?text=</code> parameter. Our generator builds this link automatically and encodes it into a QR code.
Yes. You just need to know the WhatsApp number you want guests to reach. Enter it in the generator above and download the QR code. No phone is needed to create it.
Use PNG for digital use (websites, emails, social media). Use SVG for print materials (brochures, room cards, menus). It scales to any size without losing quality.
No. The QR code opens a new chat with your WhatsApp number. It does not grant access to your existing messages, contacts, or account.
Hotels place QR codes on room key cards, reception desks, restaurant tables, spa menus, and check-in brochures. Guests scan to instantly message the hotel for requests, bookings, or concierge help, with no app download required.
No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser. No phone numbers or messages are sent to our servers or stored anywhere.
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