How to Add QR Codes and Interactive Elements to Postal Boxes
Turn postal boxes into marketing tools with QR codes, NFC, and interactive digital experiences.
Adding QR codes
QR codes are the simplest way to connect physical postal packaging to digital content. They cost nothing to generate, can be printed in standard production, and post-pandemic consumer familiarity means most people scan without hesitation.
Quick answer
Generate a QR code linking to your chosen content, include it in your box artwork, and print it at minimum 2cm x 2cm. Use a dynamic QR code so you can update the link destination without reprinting. Place it inside the lid for an unboxing surprise or on a side panel for easy scanning. Link to product care instructions, a review request, a loyalty programme, or an exclusive discount.
What to link to
Effective QR destinations0 / 5 checked
NFC and smart packaging
For premium brands, NFC tags can be embedded in postal boxes. Customers tap their phone on the tag to access content instantly without opening a camera. NFC is more expensive (£0.10-0.50 per tag) but creates a seamless, premium interaction.
More branding: creative design ideas or unboxing experience guide.
Design tips
Custom printed postal boxes
Add QR codes, branding, and interactive elements to your ProcuraPack postal boxes.
Browse postal boxesFrequently asked questions
Generate a QR code, include it in your artwork file, and print it at minimum 2cm x 2cm with good contrast.
Product instructions, review requests, discount codes, brand stories, or loyalty programmes.
A QR code whose destination URL can be changed after printing, so you can update content without reprinting boxes.
Nothing extra in production. The QR is part of the printed artwork. Dynamic QR services cost from £5-20/month.
NFC tags embedded in packaging that trigger content when a customer taps their phone against the box.
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Product Guide: Postal Boxes
Expert guides on postal boxes, from sizing and materials to branding and cost optimisation.
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