QR Code Use Cases You Might Not Be Using

QR Code Use Cases You Might Not Be Using

Tim Leland

I feel like every day I see more and more QR codes being used to promote products and advertisements. Below are a few use cases of how you can use QR codes that you may not know about.

Types of Data You Can Embed in a QR Code

  1. URLs and Links. The most common use for QR codes is embedding website URLs.

  2. Contact Information (vCard/MeCard).

  3. Text Messages.

  4. Plain Text.

  5. Email Addresses and Pre-Filled Emails.

  6. Phone Numbers.

  7. Wi-Fi Credentials.

  8. Geolocation Data.

  9. Event Details (iCalendar).

  10. Cryptocurrency Wallet Addresses.

  11. App Download Links.

  12. Payment Information.

  13. Product Information.

  14. Multimedia Links.

  15. Authentication Tokens.

How are you using QR codes? We would love to hear from you and learn what use cases you have for them!

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Tim Leland

Tim Leland brings over 20 years of software development experience to the table, creating products used by millions around the globe. He founded T.LY with a vision to build the world’s shortest URL shortener—and since then, the platform’s popularity has soared. Under Tim’s leadership, T.LY has evolved into a top-tier solution recognized for its reliability and ease of use, now serving millions of satisfied users worldwide.

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