How To Create Coupon Code QR

Let customers scan a QR code and instantly claim a discount — in-store, online, or both. This guide walks you through creating a fully configured Coupon QR Code including expiry dates, redemption limits, password protection, and store location.

Tip: Always test your QR code with a smartphone camera straight from your computer monitor before you download and print it.

Popular Use Cases:

  • In-Store Promotions
  • Online Checkout Discounts
  • Festival Sales
  • Loyalty Rewards
  • Product Launch Offers
  • Trade Show Giveaways

Before You Create the QR Code

Make sure you have already decided:

  • Discount percentage or fixed amount
  • Coupon code
  • Expiry date
  • Terms & conditions
  • Redemption type (Online / In-store / Both)

Plan before you build

Launching a coupon without an expiry date or redemption limits can result in unlimited uncontrolled discounts. Decide all campaign rules before you start configuring.

Step 1: Login & Select Coupon QR (Decide Phase)

  1. Login to your QRTRAC dashboard
  2. Click Create QR Code
  3. Select Coupon QR Code
  4. Click Next
QR code type selection screen with Coupon QR highlighted

Step 2: Configure Coupon Details (Configure Phase)

This is the most important section. Work through each sub-section carefully.

A) Basic Coupon Details

Coupon Image — Upload your promotional banner or coupon image.

Coupon image upload section for adding promotional banner
Company *
Your store or brand name — shown prominently on the coupon page.
Title
Main headline of your offer. Example: FLAT 25% OFF
Description
Explain your offer clearly so customers know exactly what they are getting.
Badge
Small highlight label displayed on the coupon. Example: Limited Time or Special Offer
Button Title
Call-to-action button text. Example: GET COUPON or CLAIM NOW
Coupon title, description, badge and button text fields

B) Coupon Information Section

This section controls redemption rules.

Coupon Information panel showing redemption settings

1) Coupon Code

Enter your actual coupon code. Example: SAVE250OFF

2) Valid Until

Select expiry date. Always set an expiry to avoid misuse.

3) Terms and Conditions

Add rules such as:

  • Minimum purchase required
  • Not valid on discounted items
  • One-time use per user
  • Cannot combine with other offers

C) In-Store Redemption Settings

Toggle ON if customers redeem physically at your location.

In-Store Redemption toggle enabled showing store settings

When enabled, these options appear:

Password
Optional. Set a password for staff to validate redemptions at the counter.
Redemption Per User
Limit how many times one user can redeem. Example: 1 = one-time use
Total Redemptions Limit
Cap the total campaign usage. Example: 100 total redemptions
Minimum Purchase Amount
Set a minimum cart value required to use the coupon. Example: $50 required
Save Coupon Button Title
Customize the save button text. Example: Save To Device or Claim Offer
Store Address
Enter the physical store address shown to the customer.
Store Location
Paste a Google Maps URL so customers can get directions directly.

D) Online Redemption Settings

Toggle ON if the coupon is redeemable on your website.

Online Redemption toggle enabled showing redeem URL field
Redeem Button Title
Label for the online redemption button. Example: Redeem Now
Redeem URL
Enter your checkout or offer page link. Example: https://yourstore.com/checkout

E) Theme Configuration

Customize your coupon landing page appearance. Options available:

  • Choose color
  • Pick custom color
  • Enable gradient background
  • Add wallpaper
Theme Configuration panel with color and gradient options

F) Domain & Custom Short URL

You can:

  • Select domain
  • Enable custom short URL
Domain and Custom Short URL settings section

Step 3: Design Your QR Code (Design Phase)

Click Next to customize your QR appearance. You can:

  • Change QR color
  • Add logo
  • Modify QR pattern
  • Change eye style
  • Adjust background
QR code design customization screen

Dynamic QR — No Reprinting Needed

Update your coupon details — code, expiry, redemption limits and URLs — at any time without reprinting.

Step 4: Review & Download (Download Phase)

Before downloading:

  1. Preview coupon page
  2. Check coupon code
  3. Verify expiry date
  4. Test redemption
  5. Scan QR from your phone
Preview screen showing coupon QR code Download options screen showing file format selection

Click Download and choose format (PNG, SVG, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I limit total redemptions?

Yes. You can place an absolute cap on the campaign so the offer automatically expires once the limit is reached.

Can I set a minimum purchase amount?

Yes. This protects your margins by ensuring discounts are only applied to high-value carts.

Can I password protect the redemption?

Yes. In-store staff can be required to enter a secret PIN to authorize the redemption at checkout.

Can I use the same coupon QR for in-store and online?

Yes. You can enable both In-Store and Online Redemption toggles simultaneously, giving customers the flexibility to redeem wherever they prefer.

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Launching without an expiry date.
  • ❌ Forgetting to set a per-user redemption limit.
  • ❌ Linking the wrong online checkout URL.
  • ❌ Selecting low contrast QR aesthetics slowing down line throughput.

Launch Checklist

  • Expiry limitations active
  • In-Store logic toggled
  • Locations mapped
  • Successfully scanned on phone

Multi-Store Coupon Analytics

Watch this video to learn how to track redemption metrics across multiple physical store locations automatically.

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