Cat tags with a QR code that bring them home.
A light QR code cat tag for your cat's collar. If your cat wanders into a neighbour's house or gets shut in a shed, anyone can scan the tag and reach you in seconds. No app, no batteries, no subscription.
- Free UK delivery
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Printed in the UK
- Opens in the phone's camera, no app
How it works
1. Put it on their collar.
Use a quick-release collar, attach the tag, then set up your cat's profile in about a minute.
2. Add what matters.
A photo, how people can reach you, and notes like “indoor cat, please call me” or “on daily medication”.
3. Anyone can scan it.
A neighbour or finder scans the tag with their phone camera and can contact you straight away, without a trip to the vet.
Made for cats who wander
Neighbours can reach you.
Nobody needs to catch your cat and take them to a vet to read a microchip. Anyone with a phone can scan the tag.
Indoor cat got out?.
Add a note that your cat lives indoors, so a finder knows to get in touch rather than assume they're just out roaming.
Private by default.
Your phone number and email stay hidden unless you choose to show them. People can always message you through the page.
Update it any time.
Moved house or changed your number? Update the profile in seconds. No new tag needed.
Lost mode.
Switch it on and anyone who scans the tag sees your cat is missing. You're emailed when it's scanned.
Pay once.
From £10 with free UK delivery. No subscription, and the profile stays free for life.
What owners say
“Brilliant service from start to finish. I asked if they could point the QR code at my own custom web address instead of the standard page, and they sorted it without any fuss. Arthur was quick to reply and kept me updated the whole way through, which made it all really simple. The tag itself is really good quality and the QR code works flawlessly. Highly recommend.”
Paul M
Leeds
“Love this tag. The no subscription is so good. Once you’ve paid for your tag, that’s it, no more cost. You can easily change any messages as well. For example temporary medical issues or if you are away and a friend is looking after them you can add their details. What’s not to love!”
June and Winnie
Bristol
“Amazing peace of mind when your out and about or evening opening the front door! Such fast service and great explaining and support!🐾💞”
Mabel
Pay once. No subscription.
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Every pack: a lifetime page for each pet, lost mode, a split ring on every tag and free UK delivery. No subscription needed and no charge per scan.
Questions
UK law: microchips and cat collars
Since June 2024, pet cats in England must be microchipped by the time they're 20 weeks old, including cats that usually stay indoors. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland it's optional. No law says a cat has to wear a collar or tag.
If your cat wears a collar, choose a quick-release one that opens if it gets caught. A PetTag on the collar lets anyone reach you straight away, and the microchip stays as the permanent backup.
How it compares with an engraved tag, a GPS tracker and a microchip
It works alongside the microchip, not instead of it.
| When your pet is lost | PetTag | EngravedEngraved tag | GPSGPS tracker | MicrochipMicrochip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anyone who finds them can reach you | Yes | Yes | No | Vet's scannerNeeds a vet's scanner |
| Update your details any time | Yes | New tagNeeds a new tag | Yes | Via databaseThrough the database |
| Your number stays private | Yes | On showPrinted on the tag | Yes | Yes |
| Shows your name and address | +£3 backOn the back, +£3 | Yes | No | No |
| Nothing to charge | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| No subscription | Yes | Yes | Usually a feeUsually needed | Yes |
| Alerts you when they're found | Scan alertsScan alerts in lost mode | No | Live locationLive location | No |
Other UK QR tags we checked in September and October 2026 cost from £4.99 (plus delivery) to £29.99 a tag, or £1.98 to £2.99 a month. See them side by side.
Is a collar safe for my cat?
Choose a quick-release collar that opens if it gets caught, and fit it so two fingers slide underneath. Check the fit often, especially for growing kittens.
Does my cat still need a microchip?
Yes. In England it's the law for pet cats, and a quick-release collar can come off. The tag is the quick way for neighbours to reach you, and the microchip is the permanent backup.
What happens when someone scans my cat's tag?
Your cat's profile opens in their phone's browser, with ways to contact you. They can send you a message with their location, even if you keep your number private.
How big and heavy is the tag?
The standard tag is about 40 mm across (45 mm including the loop), 5 mm thick and about 4 g. For a smaller cat there's the Small (34 mm, 4.5 mm thick, about 3 g), and for a kitten or a very small cat the Mini (29 mm, 4 mm thick, about 2 g), both the same price. Pick the size in the shop; they're made to order and posted within 2 working days.
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What should I put on my cat's tag?
No law says what a cat's tag must show, so put whatever helps a finder reach you: on a PetTag, that's your cat's page, with your contact options and notes like "indoor cat". Our free wording maker lays out the words if you'd like your surname, house number and postcode on the back too.
What to put on a cat tagIs it useful for an indoor cat?
Yes. If an indoor cat slips out, whoever finds them can scan the tag, see that your cat lives indoors and contact you straight away.
Is a PetTag a smart cat tag?
Yes, a simple one. It uses a QR code that any phone camera can read, so there's no app, battery or charging. It doesn't track where your cat is like a GPS tracker or an AirTag: it lets whoever finds your cat reach you straight away.
Can I have my details on the back?
Yes, for £3 a tag: your surname, and your house number or name and postcode, in black letters on the back instead of "Pet-Tag", so a neighbour can read them without a phone. Cats don't have to wear a tag by law, so it's up to you.
Personalise a tagIs there a subscription?
No. You pay once, from £10 with free UK delivery, and your cat's profile and lost mode stay free for life.
What if PetTag ever closes?
We'd email you at least 6 months before, and your cat's page would keep working the whole time. You can download its details from your account any time, and anything printed on the back works with no website at all.
All our promisesWhat's the best QR code cat tag in the UK?
We make PetTag, so weigh that, but here's how it compares. For a QR tag with no subscription, the lowest price in our comparison is CollarCode, £4.99 plus delivery. PetTag is £10 with free UK delivery, posted the next working day, and finders can message you without your number on show; most other one-off tags are £19.99 to £29.99. For a very small cat, PetTag's Mini (£10, 29 mm, about 2 g) is the light one; Tagged Pets' soft silicone tag is £19.99 and 3 g.
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Helpful guides
- Best QR pet tags UK (2026): dog and cat tags compared
- UK cat laws 2026: what every cat owner needs to know
- Do cats have to be microchipped? UK cat microchipping law (2026)