How to make a QR code that calls a phone number
On a van or a sign, a phone number is easy to misread. A code that starts the call removes the typing.
Like a Wi-Fi code, a phone code holds the information inside the picture, so it is static.
How do I make a QR code for a phone number?
Use the text tel: followed by the number in international format, for example tel:+15550100, with no spaces. Paste it in the free generator, delete the https:// that starts the box, and download the code.
What happens when someone scans it?
Most phones show a prompt such as "Call +1 555 0100". The person confirms, and the call starts. Test on both iPhone and Android.
Is a static phone code a good idea for print?
It works well if the number will never change. For a van or a sign that will live for years, a dynamic code that opens a contact page with a call button gives you the freedom to change the number later.
Questions
Can the code send a text instead?
Yes. See the text message page.
Can I add an extension?
Phone links do not handle extensions reliably.
Cost?
The free generator is free. A dynamic contact page code is $3 once.
Will it work on a computer?
Not usually. It depends on the software installed.
Can I use a local number format?
International format is the most reliable.
Does it work for toll-free numbers?
Yes.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.