Phone QR code
Encode a tel: link so a single scan opens the dialer with the number pre-filled. Ideal for business cards, storefront windows, and "call us" signage.
Scan to call
See it in action
The QR above is a real, scannable example. Scan it with your phone — it does exactly what the label says.
Open the generator with this type pre-filledFree, no signup, runs in your browser. The QR is generated on your device, never sent to a server.
When to use it
Put a tap-to-call QR on a storefront window so passersby can reach you instantly
Replace the tiny printed number on a business card with a scannable QR
Add a call QR to a vehicle wrap, billboard, or tradeshow banner
Tips for clean scans
Use the international format with + and country code (e.g. +1 555 123 4567) so it works for travelers
If you have multiple departments, consider a URL QR to a contact page instead
Some carriers charge for the call regardless of whether the user confirms the dial — note that on the sign
Common questions
Does the QR auto-dial?
No — most phones open the dialer with the number pre-filled and require the user to tap the call button.
Does this work on landlines?
Landlines can't scan QRs. Use a sticker with the number printed clearly as well.
Related QR types
SMS QR code
Encode an sms: link that opens the messaging app with the recipient and body pre-filled. Great for "text us to subscribe", contest entries, and quick customer-service routing.
vCard QR code
Encode a vCard (electronic business card) with name, phone, email, organization, and website. A single scan saves the contact directly to the recipient's address book.
URL QR code
The most common QR code: turn any web address into a scannable link. Drop the URL into a flyer, business card, or packaging and a single scan opens the page — no typing, no typos, no friction.