There are more than 10 different types of QR codes that can be created for business or personal use. Some of these QR codes are more suited to a particular QR code use case whereas some can help your QR code marketing endeavors. Some of the most common types of QR codes include URL, PDF, Image gallery, vCard and Google Maps QR code.
Out of the many different types of QR code available, it can be quite hard to choose the right QR code for your use case. You can explore the various types of QR codes listed down below and take a look at the QR code examples mentioned along with each type. You can always use a combination of several types of QR code and track them to see which ones work best for your campaign.
Looking to leverage offline footfalls to drive online traffic? Webpage QR codes can help achieve your goal. Generate a QR code with any website URL. This could be -
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Sharing Google maps location often makes it easier and more convenient for consumers to walk to your business location. Copy the link of your Google Maps location and paste it in the generator to create a Google Maps QR code.
You can also use Beaconstac’s markdown cards. Beaconstac markdown cards have the ability to search for your business location and embed a Google Maps location.
Visitors can scan the QR code and access your business webpage with Google Maps navigation.
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Waze is the second most popular app in the US. You can create a Waze QR code the same way as a Google Maps QR code. Copy the link of the location and paste it in the QR code generator. If the end user has the Waze app, the link will open up in the app. Otherwise, the link will open up in the browser.
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Input all contact details in a single place, on the Beaconstac QR code generator, and generate a vCard QR code. Use this QR card to share your personal details with your clients, at events, or with potential buyers.
Use a vCard QR code to share your name/business name, phone number, email address, business location, social media profiles and more. The advantages of sharing vCard QR codes vs classic business cards are -
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Most businesses have multiple social media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Linkedin and Instagram. Display all your social media channels in one place and let your customers choose where they want to get in touch with you.
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Create a Facebook QR code for your profile, page or allow users to check-in seamlessly. QR codes for Facebook can help you connect with users without creating confusion if there are two businesses with similar names or stores in different locations.
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Spruce up your professional network with LinkedIn QR codes. You can generate a QR code for your profile or page with Beaconstac’s QR code generator. The LinkedIn QR code helps you connect with professionals instantly and can be a valuable addition on business cards.
Instagram has its own version of QR codes also known as Nametags. Instagram Nametags allow you to follow or browse through someone’s profile instantly. This is a time saver given the number of accounts with a similar handle. Instead of Nametags, you can also use a QR code generated with the URL of a profile or page.
Pinterest’s boards can also be accessed with a QR code or Pinterest’s Pincodes. The Pinterest app allows you to scan QR codes and save pins or follow boards instantly.
Snapchat’s Snapcodes allow users to perform a similar task - follow users or business profiles. QR Codes cannot be used for links within the app but can be used to direct you to a profile.
Delivering PDFs as resources are beneficial for a whole host of reasons - they have a low overhead cost, the content is flexible and they can be an excellent guide.
Help consumers make smarter choices by delivering relevant documentation for the same. These could be case studies, step-wise tutorials, detailed product brochures, magazines and catalogs.
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Create a single QR code for different app stores - Apple App Store, Google Play and Windows App Store. Here’s how app download QR code works -
These scan codes can be used to promote app download from in-store footfalls, email list, website traffic and other relevant offline and online channels.
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Engage with your consumers with video QR codes. From How-to videos to interesting tutorials and product advertisements, Video QR codes can help you improve in-store customer experience. You can link videos from YouTube, IGTV, Vimeo or any other URL that contains the video.
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Allow users to open up an entire image gallery with a single QR code. This can be used by realtors for virtual tours, retailers to show off the new season collection or by car dealerships to showcase all available cars.
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Use Coupon QR codes to allow shoppers to redeem coupons digitally instead of carrying around tons of paper coupons. This cuts down on wait times at checkout and allows for a seamless shopping experience. Coupon QR codes can also be used to redirect shopper to use the online store with the coupon code already applied.
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A plain Text QR code can be used in several different ways. From educational institutes using it to allow students to cross-check their answers to retailers using it to provide additional information about the origin of a product, plain Text QR code are ubiquitous.
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Implement customer-backed inventory or use customer reviews to attract new customers with Rating and Feedback QR codes. Use the QR code to direct customers to fill out a quick feedback form or voice their opinion on social media platforms.
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Make it easier for event attendees to add your event to their calendar, offer exclusive details, navigation and the chance to buy VIP passes all with a single QR code. You can use QR codes at the event to offer exclusive content, deals or make cashless payments.
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There are several platforms that allow users to send and receive money and make payments using QR codes.
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Paytm allows you to scan QR codes to make payments through the Paytm app. Once the QR code is identified by the app, you can select the amount of money that you want to send.
Just like Paytm’s QR codes, PhonePe also enables users to make transactions using QR codes. Scan the QR code through the PhonePe app and send or receive money or make payments at merchants that support PhonePe.
BHIM UPI also allows users to make payments at verified merchants or send money to anyone who has a UPI ID using the BHIM UPI that scans QR codes.
PayPal has also joined ranks with local digital wallets and introduced a new way to make cashless transactions. Every account has a QR code that can be shared to receive payments and the app scans PayPal QR codes to send money as well.
Google’s UPI app also allows users to scan QR codes to send money or make transactions at verified merchants.
Even crypto enthusiasts use QR codes to make payments because of how secure QR codes are. The private address of the Bitcoin wallet is stored in the QR code.
Use QR codes to send messages, drive users to the inbox or open up a desktop version of the mobile messaging platform.
You can use QR codes to send a pre-defined text message. This can be used by retailers, banks, restaurants in place of a flyer asking customers to send a text to a certain number. An SMS QR code can have the sender and the message to be sent predefined creating fewer friction points and higher conversion rates.
Facebook may be abandoning its Scan Codes to open Messenger but you can still use QR codes with a m.me link to drive users to your inbox. This is useful for shoppers or users that want to get in touch with a company quickly or have a question that a chatbot can answer.
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You can pair your WhatsApp on mobile to WhatsApp Web for desktop with a QR code. This allows for greater flexibility if you use WhatsApp for business and have other applications to switch back and forth from.
Promote your mobile app downloads by adding QR codes on marketing collaterals and linking them to app-stores.
Deliver relevant information right to the user’s smartphone with just a scan of the QR code.
Get more like, shares and follows on Facebook with the help of QR codes that lead directly to your Facebook profile/business page.
Deliver deals and offers in real-time using Coupon QR codes. Gain customer loyalty by helping them save some money.
Increase footfalls by assisting customers in hassle-free navigation to your store location.
Let users view your videos with just a scan of a QR code. Get more views to your videos by sharing the videos through QR codes.
Help users share feedback and ratings with a single scan of a QR code that direct users to a feedback form.
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