{"id":61112,"date":"2023-03-23T02:17:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T09:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=61112"},"modified":"2026-01-28T03:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:22:35","slug":"qr-codes-for-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/qr-codes-for-churches","title":{"rendered":"QR Codes for Churches: Make Tithing & Worshipping Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Invented in the early 1990s, these little squares called QR or Quick Response Codes are everywhere these days. From accessing menus at restaurants to filling out health forms at the doctor\u2019s office, they are a big part of our world. They\u2019re also a big part of the fundraising<\/a> world, too \u2013 and should definitely be a part of your church!<\/p>\n

A QR code is a kind of multi-dimensional barcode that holds more information than a traditional barcode. All someone has to do is scan the code with their smartphone to be directed to a website.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In this article, I’ll walk you through the ins and outs of QR codes for churches, including how to create a QR code for your church using Donorbox.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Why Should Your Church Use QR Codes?<\/h2>\n

According to Meltwater’s 2026 report<\/a>, 16.2% of internet users (aged 16+) scan QR codes at least once a month, with the highest rates of usage coming from those aged 65+. That\u2019s a lot of QR code scanning!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

QR codes are quick, secure, and effective ways to get information to your church members. Instead of asking someone to type a clunky URL in their smartphone\u2019s browser, they can quickly scan a code and seamlessly visit your landing page<\/a>, donation form, and more.<\/p>\n

Plus, they\u2019re easy to generate, so creating them doesn\u2019t put any additional strain on your church staff or volunteers. For example, Donorbox gives you a free QR code<\/a> for every campaign you create on it. It is automatically generated and you can customize it further to match your church’s needs. Read more on this in a bit<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>5 Ways for Your Church to Use QR Codes<\/h2>\n

The uses for QR codes are really as endless as your imagination. Here are 5 ways to incorporate QR codes in your church.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>1. Collect online tithes and giving<\/h3>\n

In an increasingly cashless world, collecting in-person tithes only is not enough for your church. That\u2019s where online tithing<\/a> and QR codes can help.<\/p>\n

Instead of relying on the spare change in your congregants\u2019 pockets, create a QR code that links directly to an online donation form<\/a> where they can give offerings<\/a> with cards and digital wallets.<\/p>\n

When you use Donorbox\u2019s free QR code, you can simply download it and put it up at your church or on marketing materials<\/a>. This code will redirect donors to your Donorbox donation form. Check out this example of a fundraiser flyer helping direct people to the church\u2019s donation page via the Donorbox QR code.<\/p>\n

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Donorbox\u2019s donation forms enable donations through 22+ payment methods<\/strong>, including digital wallets like Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Amazon Pay, and more! Your donors can quickly choose a digital wallet to make a donation or proceed to use other methods like credit\/debit cards, bank transfers, direct debit, etc.<\/p>\n

Our donation forms also enable your one-time donors to save their precious information and later log in to their donor accounts to use QuickDonate\u2122<\/a> and repeat their donations without having to re-enter their information.<\/p>\n

Plus, easily encourage recurring giving<\/a> by linking your QR code to your Donorbox\u2019s recurring donation form where you\u2019ve both preselected a donation interval and shown your recommended interval with a heart. You can customize your donation form to accept things like love offerings<\/a> and honorary donations, too.<\/p>\n

Pro tip: <\/strong>Include the QR code in multiple places around your church, as well as on your church connection cards<\/a> and fundraising flyers<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>2. Let supporters connect to audio prayers and recorded sermons<\/h3>\n

QR codes are great for helping your church community<\/a> quickly connect with content like audio prayers, recorded sermons<\/a>, group discussions, and more.<\/p>\n

For example, if you have content on YouTube, you can create a QR code that links church visitors to your YouTube<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n

The best thing about the Donorbox QR code is that you can customize it – even the link! So, in case you want to use it to redirect people to a different landing page, you can just add the link and download the code to use it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>3. Make it easy to sign up for volunteer positions<\/h3>\n

A fantastic way to recruit more volunteers<\/a> is to make it as easy as possible for them to sign up.<\/p>\n

Instead of having a volunteer sign-up list posted around your church – where people might feel too shy to publicly share their information – you can post a QR code that takes them directly to an online sign-up form.<\/p>\n

That way you can collect more detailed information privately and securely.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>4. Sell tickets and help attendees join virtual events<\/h3>\n

With the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual events became a common occurrence for churches. Because they\u2019re so convenient and can reach a wider audience, they\u2019re still a popular choice these days. Make it easy for attendees to access your virtual fundraising events<\/a> with handy QR codes. Add these codes to your email communications and digital tickets.<\/p>\n

You can also use QR codes to redirect your church visitors and members to your online event page to buy tickets to your upcoming events. Customize your Donorbox QR code to add the link of your event page and redirect people to buy tickets.\u00a0You can share this code via your email newsletters, church lobby<\/a>, flyers, and more.<\/p>\n

And for your church events (in-person or virtual!), we have a simple and powerful solution – Donorbox Events<\/a>. It\u2019s an easy-to-use and highly efficient event ticketing system that lets you create customized event pages and ticketing forms<\/a>. You can add unlimited ticket tiers, highlight tax-deductibility information, set deadlines and ticket quantity, accept donations, and even embed the ticketing form on your website.<\/p>\n