The government announced the launch of a new contact tracing app for Covid-19 across England and Wales on September 24.
Companies are required to display QR code stickers to support the app.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the launch as a "defining moment".
The first version of the NHS contact tracing app, intended for the entire UK, was tried in the Isle of Wight in May but was later abandoned.
"We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus, including the latest technology," Hancock said.
"The launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will help our ability to contain the virus at a critical time."
Some hospitality places are already using their own QR code-based systems for testing and tracking, but are now required to switch to the NHS version instead.
Universities, hospitals, recreational buildings, civic centers, and libraries are required to display posters in public areas such as cafes, where people gather for more than 15 minutes.
The Ministry of Health and Social Care said an alternative system, such as a handwritten register, must also be maintained for visitors who do not have smartphones.
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Welsh Minister of Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething said launching a joint app with England was the "most practical option".
He added that this step reflects "movement across our common borders."
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