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How to scan a business’ WhatsApp QR code

You can easily connect with a business on WhatsApp by scanning their WhatsApp QR code. The WhatsApp camera can only scan official WhatsApp QR codes.

Scan a business’ QR code

Scan in person
  1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options > Settings.
  2. Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
  3. Tap SCAN CODE.
  4. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
  5. Tap CONTINUE TO CHAT.
  6. Tap ADD to add the business as a contact.

You can also scan with the WhatsApp camera:

  1. Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
  2. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
Scan from Gallery
  1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options > Settings.
  2. Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
  3. Tap SCAN CODE.
  4. Tap the Gallery icon on the bottom of the screen.
  5. Select the WhatsApp QR code from your Gallery or tap More > Photos to select from your Photos.
  6. Tap OK.
Scan from WhatsApp camera
  1. Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
  2. Select the image with the WhatsApp QR code to scan.
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