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QR Serialisation Cost Estimator

What does per-pack QR really cost? Pick your print method, volumes, scan rate and reward value — get serialisation cost, reward outflow and all-in cost as a % of MRP.

Scan-rate benchmarks: trade-influencer programs 20–45% of units, retailer programs 10–25%, consumer cashback 15–40%, plain authenticity 5–15%. Serialisation rates assume volumes above 5 lakh units/month; smaller runs trend higher per unit.

Frequently asked questions

How much does QR serialisation cost per unit in India?

Inline printing at the packaging vendor runs ₹0.02–₹0.10/unit at volume; laser/TIJ marking ₹0.10–₹0.25; secure tamper-evident labels ₹0.30–₹1.00. Method choice depends on substrate and counterfeiting risk.

What scan rates should we budget for?

Trade influencer programs see 20–45% of units scanned; retailer programs 10–25%; consumer cashback 15–40%. Budget rewards on expected scans, not total units — unscanned units cost only the print.

Is QR cheaper than NFC or holograms?

QR costs roughly 1/10th of NFC and similar-or-less than security holograms, while carrying a full data layer holograms lack. That cost/capability profile is why QR dominates Indian channel programs.

Does one QR work for loyalty AND anti-counterfeit?

Yes — a single serialised code powers rewards, genuine-product verification, warranty registration and traceability simultaneously. One print investment, four use cases.

Want this configured for your brand?

Unotag mirrors your channel in a sandbox within 48 hours — email support@unomok.com.

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