Payloads

QR code can only encode a text, but if this string has a special format, most¹ QR code scanners will perform a predefined action.
We implemented the payload objects. These are easy-to-use objects, which check your data for invalid inputs and create the fitting payload strings for you.

You’ll notice that the payload field support polymorphism.
This allow us to expand our future output capabilities without disrupting the given schema.
For example in future we might introduce WeChat payload, nothing will change for you, just feel free to implement the new payload whenever you need.

Note
Keep in mind, that all payload types stand and fall with the commitment between QR encoders and QR scanner apps. Special payload types aren’t defined in the QR code standard (ISO/IEC 18004). Most of the QR code scanner apps are able to interpret the payload types described on this page. But in a real world application you should test your QR codes against the scanners your users will use.

We support up to 15 (yes, fifteen) types of QR Codes and counting. And yes, we count on you for suggesting any new QR type you might be interested in.
You’ll excuse us if we will not go through all of them here. Rather, we’d suggest you to find and read the type you need on the Documentation, and for more technical information, on the Schema page.

The list of the currently supported QR Types:

• Link
• Text
• Geo Location
• Calendar
• Contact
• WhatsApp
• SMS
• WiFi
• Bitcoin Address
• Bitcoin Cash Address
• Litecoin Address
• Monero Transaction
• Girocode
• Swiss QR-Rechnung

That’s all folks, if you have any questions, suggestions, or constructive critic please let us know.
We’ll happy to help.

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