PayPal QR Code Generator
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What is a PayPal QR code?
“PayPal QR code” can mean two things. One is the QR code PayPal makes inside its own app, which customers scan to pay you. The other is a QR code that opens a link, such as your PayPal.Me link. The PayPal QR code generator on this page makes the second kind. To make a QR code payment with PayPal this way, you create a PayPal.Me link and turn it into a code.
A PayPal.Me link is a short address such as paypal.me/yourname that opens a PayPal page where someone can send you money. The code you make here contains that link. When a customer scans it, they land on PayPal and pay there. Pageloot does not process, see or hold any payment. Fees, payment methods and protection are set by PayPal.
How does a PayPal QR code work?
Log in to PayPal and go to paypal.com/paypalme. If you do not have a link yet, choose Create your PayPal.Me link and pick a name. PayPal may not let you change the name later, so choose with care. You can add an amount at the end, for example paypal.me/yourname/25. Open the link yourself and check the name and the amount.
Paste the link into the field at the top of this page to create a PayPal QR code. Your code appears straight away.
Add a frame with a short call to action such as “Scan to pay”, pick your colors and add your logo. People pay more readily when the code looks like your business.
Download the code as PNG, SVG or PDF. Scan it with a phone and check that PayPal shows your name or business name and the right amount. Then print it or put it on your invoice or screen.
How to create a QR code for payment?
Use the free QR code for Payment Generator tool on this page and make sure you have an active PayPal link. You can start our 14-day free trial to try out more features.
Paste your payment URL link in the input field. Make sure you add all the details about the payment, like a description, who it is addressed to, and contact details.
To move on to the next step, just click on the "Next" button.
Make sure you all custom design your QR code, you can add your business logo, change its colors, or even add a frame.
Save and download your Payment QR code. You can now share the QR code and print it in various places in numerous locations.
Why do I need a QR code for payment generator?
A payment QR code saves customers from typing your name or email. They scan, see your PayPal page, confirm the amount and pay. It suits market stalls, small shops, freelancers, tip jars and printed invoices.
Which payment methods the customer sees depends on PayPal, their country and your account. Check the details in your PayPal account before you rely on it for a busy till.
Frequently asked questions
To generate a PayPal QR code, find your PayPal.Me link, paste it into the QR code generator for PayPal on this page and download the code. Downloading a static code is free. If you want to edit the destination later or track scans, you can start a free 14-day trial.
Log in to PayPal and go to paypal.com/paypalme. Your link is shown there as paypal.me/yourname. If you do not have one, create it on the same page. You can add an amount after your name, for example paypal.me/yourname/25.
Yes. PayPal’s help pages describe QR code payments in the PayPal app, with a code for your account and a Seller QR code for in-person payments. PayPal says fees apply to the Seller QR code and that it is offered only in some countries. Check PayPal’s help for your country.
The code from this page is free to download. A dynamic code needs a Pageloot plan after the 14-day free trial; the Starter plan is EUR 7 per month, billed yearly. PayPal charges its own fees on payments, and those depend on your account and country.
A static code keeps pointing at the old link, so you need a new code. With a dynamic code you edit the destination in your Pageloot account and the printed code follows. Dynamic codes work only while your plan is active.
Open the phone camera and point it at the code, then tap the link that appears. PayPal opens in the browser or the PayPal app. The payer checks the name and amount, then pays.
No. The code only opens your PayPal.Me link. The payment happens on PayPal, under PayPal’s terms and fees. Pageloot does not see card details or hold money.
No. A QR code only opens a link. Sites that promise a PayPal generator for money or free PayPal money QR codes are scams, and you should not enter your PayPal login on them. This tool is for receiving payments that people choose to send you.
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Where to use a PayPal QR code? Examples
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Put the code on a sign at the stall or the counter. Customers who do not have cash can scan and pay from their phone. Add a fixed amount for single-price items.
Print the code on a paper invoice, a quote or a business card. The client scans it and lands on your PayPal page instead of typing your email address.
A street musician, food truck or hairdresser can show a tip code with a short message. Small fundraisers can put it on a poster. Say what the money is for, so people trust it.
Collect a fee for a workshop, a club season or a bake sale. Put the code on the sign-up sheet or the flyer, and use a different amount in the link for each price.
PayPal QR code not working? Check these first
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The link shows an error page
Open your PayPal.Me link in a browser first. If it fails, the name is misspelled or the link is not active. Fix the link and make a new code. -
The amount is wrong or missing
An amount at the end of the link, such as paypal.me/yourname/25, is fixed when you make the code. Without an amount the payer types one. Make a new code, or use a dynamic code to change it later.
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The payer cannot pay
What the payer sees depends on PayPal, their country and their account. Test the code with another phone and, if possible, another account. -
The code will not scan
Print it at least 2 x 2 cm (0.8 in), larger for a sign. Use a dark code on a light background, keep a white border, and do not stretch it.
PayPal's own QR code or a code for your PayPal.Me link
PayPal’s help pages describe QR code payments for getting paid in person. In the PayPal app, tap the QR code icon, then Your code or Seller QR code. PayPal says fees apply to the Seller QR code and that it is offered only in some countries. Menu names can change, so check PayPal’s help for your country.
This works wherever you have a PayPal.Me link. You choose the design, add a logo and a frame, and download PNG, SVG or PDF for print. The customer pays on PayPal’s page. The rules and fees for that payment are PayPal’s, so read them on PayPal’s site.
For a till in a country where PayPal offers the Seller QR code, PayPal’s own code is built for in-person payment and may fit better. For invoices, flyers, posters, business cards, tip signs and a branded look, a code for your PayPal.Me link is the simple choice.
Print your business name next to the code. Tell customers to check that the name on the PayPal screen matches before they pay. Do not leave a printed code where someone could stick another code over it.
Static or dynamic PayPal QR code
Your PayPal.Me link and amount will not change, and you do not need scan statistics. A free static code is the simple choice.
The link or amount may change, or you want to compare signs. A dynamic code works only while your Pageloot plan is active, so keep that in mind before you print it on signs. Tick Edit later above to try it free for 14 days.
With a dynamic code you can point the same printed code at paypal.me/yourname/30 instead of /25 by editing the destination in your Pageloot account.
A dynamic code shows when, where and on which device people scan. A scan is not a payment, so compare the numbers with your PayPal activity.
Add a frame, change the colors and shapes, and put your logo in the middle. A branded code looks more trustworthy than a plain one.
Download PNG for screens and documents, or SVG and PDF for sharp printing at any size.
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