For Families
School jumpers, water bottles and PE kits go missing every week. PinStaQ gets them back to you, without putting your number on your child's things.
Lost something? Stay reachable, not exposed.
Put a PinStaQ tag on your keys, bags, luggage, pet's collar or your child's school uniform. Whoever finds it scans the tag with their phone camera, with no app to download, and PinStaQ lets them tell you where it is, hand it in somewhere safe or post it back. Their PinStaQ page never shows your name, phone number, email or address.
Wherever you go
Works with any phone, in any country
What the finder sees, and what they don't
No app for the finder
They point their phone camera at the tag. A PinStaQ page opens in their browser.
Your details stay hidden
You and the finder are never put in direct contact. Their PinStaQ page never shows your name, number, email or address.
Tracked return or safe hand-in
PinStaQ books tracked postage, or the finder tells you where it is or hands it in somewhere safe, such as a reception or lost-property desk, for you to collect.
Made for the things that go missing most
Families, schools, travellers and venues all lose the same things. PinStaQ brings them back.
For Schools
Shrink the lost-property pile. Labelled uniform and kit get back to their owners faster, with less admin for staff.
For Your Community
Most people want to return what they find. PinStaQ makes it easy and safe for them, and rewards are always optional.
Business & Events
Help guests get their belongings back faster. PinStaQ gives event organisers, transport hubs and hospitality venues a simpler way to handle lost property.
How PinStaQ works
Three steps from "it's gone" to "it's back".
Tag it
Stick, iron on or clip a PinStaQ tag, then register it in your account in under a minute.
Someone finds it
They scan the tag with any phone. No app, no sign-up, no awkward phone call. You get an alert as soon as they report it.
It comes back
The finder tells you where it is, hands it in somewhere safe for you to collect, or posts it back with tracked postage. You see any postage cost before you confirm.
Three tags. One account.
Mix and match. Every tag links to the same free PinStaQ account.
NFC-QR sticker
Keys, bags, laptops, luggage. Waterproof and UV resistant.
Shop stickers
NFC clothing label
Iron-on for school uniform and sports kit. Survives the wash.
Shop labels
NFC keyring fob
Clips to keys, bags and suitcases. Quick-clip included.
Shop fobs
Packs of 10, 25 and 100 are cheaper per tag. Prices include VAT.
Keys
Phones
School bags
Laptops
Wallets
Backpacks
Luggage
Bikes
Pet tags
Umbrellas
Cameras
Headphones
Keys
Phones
School bags
Laptops
Wallets
Backpacks
Luggage
Bikes
Pet tags
Umbrellas
Cameras
Headphones
Questions people ask before they buy
Does the finder need the PinStaQ app?
No. They scan the tag with their phone camera or tap it with NFC, and a PinStaQ page opens in their browser.
What does the finder see?
A page that says the item is registered with PinStaQ, with simple options to say where it is, hand it in or post it back. The page never shows your name, phone number, email or address.
How does the item get back to me?
You get an alert as soon as the finder reports your item. They can tell you where it is, hand it in somewhere safe for you to collect, or post it back: PinStaQ books tracked postage and the finder drops the parcel at a nearby shop. Any postage cost is shown to you before you confirm.
How are the tags delivered?
To UK and Ireland addresses, by the cheapest tracked courier service, booked through Parcel2Go. Any postage is shown at checkout before you pay. You have a 14-day right to cancel under UK consumer law: email [email protected] within 14 days of delivery.
Is PinStaQ a tracker like an AirTag?
No, there's nothing to track: no battery, no GPS, nothing to charge. PinStaQ relies on the person who finds your item, which is how most lost things come back anyway. It also works on clothes, which trackers cannot.
Do I need an account or subscription?
You need a free PinStaQ account to register your tags. An optional £2.99-a-year Premium subscription adds up to 50 digital tags, backup contacts, and a finder note and reward.
What happens when my subscription ends?
If your Premium subscription ends, the digital tags it created are paused. Finders can still scan them and report your item, you are told, and the return stays open to you. Renew Premium within 7 days of a finder first scanning a paused tag to keep your digital tags. Nothing is deleted in that time, removal waits while a return on that item is open, and your items, account and sign-up tag are never removed.
How do referrals work?
You earn one digital tag for every 3 friends who join PinStaQ through your invitation and verify their account, up to 5 tags (15 friends). Each referral tag lasts one year from the day it is awarded, unless you have an active Premium subscription.
Are the tags waterproof?
Yes. Stickers and fobs are waterproof and UV resistant. Clothing labels are iron-on and designed to survive repeated washing.
What is the charity option?
If you offer a reward, the finder can choose to donate it to one of our partner charities instead of keeping it.
Where is my data stored?
PinStaQ is a UK company and follows UK GDPR. You can export or delete your data from your account at any time.
Get your tags today
Order online, register them in minutes, and get the things you carry every day back when they go missing.
The PinStaQ app for iOS and Android is in the app-store queue. Unlike your keys, it will definitely turn up. Your tags work without it.