Check if a QR code on a letter you've received from HMRC is genuine

Letters and leaflets from HMRC may contain a QR code which you can scan for further information or help.

If your letter is not listed on this page:

HMRC provides hospitals with leaflets for new parents which encourages them to claim Child Benefit online after registering their baby’s birth.

The QR code on this leaflet takes you to our guidance on how to make a Child Benefit claim.

In some letters you receive, you may find:

The QR code on the envelope and the leaflet takes you to our guidance about the HMRC app, which includes information about:

Leaflet — Prepare for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme 

You may receive a leaflet about Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.  

Letter CGT LPP — pay taxes, penalties or enquiry settlements

You may receive a letter if you have been charged a late payment penalty.

Letter CH(A)410 — termination notification

You may receive a letter if you are no longer entitled to Child Benefit.

You may receive a letter regarding your entitlement if you applied for or receive Child Benefit.

The QR code on the letter takes you to our guidance on Child Benefit payment dates.

Letter CH(A)1708 — High Income Child Benefit Charge opt in or out notification

You may receive a letter if you have opted in or out of getting Child Benefit payments.

The QR code on the letter takes you to our guidance on High Income Child Benefit Charge.

Letter CHB297B — full time non-advanced education

You will receive a letter before your child turns 16, if you claim Child Benefit. This letter will:

You may receive a letter with the outcome of your application to act as an official for a charitable organisation.

You may receive a letter regarding your entitlement if you applied or receive Employment Allowance.