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Free PayPal QR Code Generator

Get paid with one scan. Create a PayPal QR code from your PayPal.Me name, add an optional amount, and put it on your counter, stall, invoice or tip jar.

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Make QR code from PayPal

PayPal.Me username *
Amount (optional)
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Choose your QR code style

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Design your QR code

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Check it scans, then download

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Overview

What is a PayPal QR code?

A PayPal QR code opens a payment to you on PayPal when it is scanned. It is built from your PayPal.Me link, so the customer lands on a page with your name and photo, enters or confirms the amount, and pays from their PayPal balance, bank or card. No card reader and no typing of email addresses.

It suits market stalls, freelancers, musicians, small shops, events and donations. Add a fixed amount for set prices — a $10 entry fee, a $5 coffee — or leave it open so customers type the amount. The code made here only contains your public PayPal.Me link; it never holds account passwords or card details.

Use cases

Who uses PayPal payment codes

Anyone who wants to get paid in person without extra hardware.

Market stalls and pop-ups

Accept payments at fairs and markets without a card terminal or change.

Freelancers and invoices

Print the code on invoices so clients pay the exact amount in seconds.

Donations and fundraising

Charities, clubs and schools collect donations with a code on posters and flyers.

Events and tickets

Sell entry or workshop seats at the door with a fixed-amount code.

Tips for creators

Musicians, guides and streamers put a tip code on stage, on a sign or on screen.

Shared costs

Collect money for group dinners, rent or trips from friends in one scan.

How it works

How to create a PayPal QR code

You need a PayPal.Me link. If you do not have one yet, create it free at paypal.me.

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    Enter your PayPal.Me name

    Type the name after paypal.me/ — for example “yourshop”. You can also paste the full paypal.me link.

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    Set an amount (optional)

    Add a fixed amount for set prices, or leave it blank so customers type their own. The currency follows your PayPal settings.

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    Style, test and print

    Add your logo, choose colors and a “Scan to pay” frame. Scan it yourself to confirm your name appears before printing.

Best practices

Tips for smooth payments

Make it obvious and trustworthy, so people pay without hesitating.

  • Show your name next to the code

    Customers trust a code that matches the name on your sign. They will see the same name on the PayPal page.

  • Check for fees

    PayPal may charge fees for goods-and-services payments. Check your account’s fee page and include it in your prices.

  • Guard against sticker swaps

    Mount the code where you can see it and check it regularly, so nobody covers it with their own code.

  • Confirm the payment before handing over goods

    Ask customers to show the PayPal confirmation screen, or check the notification on your own phone, before they leave. It takes two seconds and prevents misunderstandings at busy stalls.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a PayPal QR code?

In the PayPal app, go to Payments › Receive or tap the QR icon to show your code. For a printable PayPal QR code with your logo, enter your PayPal.Me name in the generator above.

Does PayPal have a QR code?

Yes. The PayPal app can show a code for receiving money, and businesses can create codes for in-store sales. Our generator makes a designed, printable version from your PayPal.Me link.

How do I find my PayPal QR code in the app?

Open the app, tap Payments or the QR icon at the top, then “Receive” or “Show QR code”. You can share or save it from there.

Can I get a code for my PayPal account on desktop?

The PayPal website does not show your code on desktop. Create your PayPal.Me link on paypal.me, then generate the code here on any computer.

Can I set a fixed amount?

Yes. Add the amount in the optional field and the payment page opens with it filled in. Leave it empty for open amounts such as donations or tips.

How do customers pay with the code?

They scan with the phone camera, the PayPal page or app opens, they confirm the amount and pay. People without PayPal can often pay by card as a guest, depending on the country.

Can I send my PayPal code to someone?

Yes. Send the PNG by message or email, or simply share your PayPal.Me link. The code is just a picture of that link.

Is it safe to share a PayPal code?

Yes. It only contains your public PayPal.Me address, the same one you would share as a link. It cannot be used to take money from your account.

What stores accept PayPal QR codes?

Many small businesses, markets and some large retailers accept PayPal by code. As a seller you can accept it anywhere by displaying your own code.

Does it work with Venmo?

No. Venmo uses its own links and codes. For Venmo, copy your Venmo profile link and use the URL type in our generator.

Is a PayPal QR code free?

Creating and downloading the code is free. PayPal’s own transaction fees still apply to the payments you receive.

Can I track how many people scanned it?

Yes, with a dynamic code. You see scans per day, device and country, while PayPal shows the actual payments.

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