Do QR Codes Expire? | Find out More

A QR code (quick response code) is a type of barcode—a machine-readable code that allows phones and computers to access a predetermined location (like a web page) without the need to type in the address.

This means that as long as the target webpage continues to exist, then the QR code will remain current. For example, this QR code made with QuillBot’s free QR code generator will always take you to the QuillBot code generator.

QR code generated by the QuillBot generator

Do QR codes expire?

As long as the target being pointed to by a QR code remains the same, the QR code won’t expire.

In other words, if you link to www.quillbot.com, the QR code will work for as long as that web address exists.

The QuillBot QR code generator can create payment codes for your bank and PayPal, and these will also be valid for as long as the bank or PayPal accounts remain the same.

The text QR code and vCard versions are also static and will continue to contain the details you enter.

Frequently asked questions about do QR codes expire

What types of content can I link to with a QR code?

QR codes can link to almost any digital content. Common examples include websites, PDFs, contact information (vCards), social media profiles, online forms, payment pages, or surveys. 

With QuillBot’s QR Code Generator, you can create codes for all these content types and more, making it easy to share exactly what your audience needs.

What are the best practices for placing QR codes on marketing materials?

Place your QR code where it’s easy to see and scan, like the front of a flyer, the corner of a poster, or the back of a business card. Make sure there’s enough contrast between the code and the background, leave some white space around it, and include a clear call-to-action so people know what will happen when they scan.

To create a clean, high-quality QR code you can use across different materials, try QuillBot’s free QR Code Generator.