What Happens When You Scan a Qarrib QR Code?
Jun 17, 2025
At first glance, it’s just a QR code stuck on the side of a baqala. But that black-and-white square is the gateway to a powerful, hyper-local shopping experience that flips the script on how people discover, order, and interact with neighborhood stores.
Here’s exactly what happens when you scan a Qarrib QR code:
1. You Instantly Land on That Shop’s Digital Storefront
Each QR code is unique to the baqala it belongs to. Once scanned, it takes you directly to that shop's page on the Qarrib app or browser version. No generic catalog, no aggregator-style mix-up.
You’re shopping from that store. Only that store.
2. You See What’s in Stock, Right Now
Unlike outdated listings or templated product pages, Qarrib syncs with what the merchant actually has available. The inventory is real-time and managed directly by the baqala owner using the Qarrib Merchant App.
No surprises. If it says they have Al Rawabi milk or Lays Tomato Tango, they do.
3. You Can Order Without Any Minimum Spend
One egg? Fine. A pack of gum? Sure. No tricks, no penalties. That QR code is your pass to instant, flexible ordering, no matter how small the cart.
It’s designed around your need, not a platform's profit threshold.
4. You Schedule Delivery or Get It Now
You can either have the item delivered in minutes (by the baqala or a Qarrib runner) or schedule it for a later time – ideal for office workers, busy parents, or night owls planning for morning delivery.
This isn’t last-mile delivery. This is last-100-meters.
5. You Create a Persistent Link With That Store
Once you scan and order, your account remembers that baqala. The next time you open the app, it defaults to that store unless you choose another.
It’s like bookmarking your local shop in real life – digitally. Loyalty without needing a punch card.
Why This Matters
For customers: It removes the noise. You get straight to your local store.
For baqalas: It gives them visibility, repeat orders, and digital control.
For the community: It keeps commerce local, not centralized in big warehouses or dark stores.
When you scan a Qarrib QR code, you’re not just scanning to shop. You’re connecting with your neighborhood. You’re making local visible.
And you’re doing it in under 10 seconds.