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From paying grocery stores and pharmacies to tipping delivery people and baristas, a PayPal QR code means you don't have to handle cash, credit cards or remember a pin. And it's easy. Just follow the steps below.

Scan

Just open the PayPal app and press "Scan". Hold your phone up to the QR code. It's a lot like taking a picture with your camera.

Pay

Enter the amount due and press "Send".

Go

The app automatically generates a payment confirmation. Just show it to the cashier to confirm the amount paid is correct and go - touch-free.


Need to sell something? A QR code is the perfect payment system.

Even if you're new to taking payments, PayPal QR codes are incredibly simple to implement. We're even waiving "Goods & Services" seller fees through 31 December 2020*

Generate a QR code

Want your favorite merchant to use a QR code?

Not all stores realize how easy it is to offer a QR Code. Just share this link with them, and if they don't have a PayPal account, it's free to sign up.

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Need to sell something? A QR code is the perfect payment system.

Want your favorite merchant to use a QR code?

Even if you're new to taking payments, PayPal QR codes are incredibly simple to implement. We're even waiving "Goods & Services" seller fees through 31 December 2020*

Not all stores realize how easy it is to offer a QR Code. Just share this link with them, and if they don't have a PayPal account, it's free to sign up.

Generate a QR code
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FAQs

QR code payments will allow you to get paid in person with PayPal just by displaying your QR code for customers to scan using their smart phone. You don't need any additional devices.

Note to consumers

In order to avail of this functionality users will need:
(i) a PayPal account in good standing; and
(ii) the PayPal app on their device. Limits, terms and conditions apply see PayPal’s User Agreement for details. For buyers, making a payment via QR code works like sending money to buy goods and services through the PayPal app. It’s always free for buyers when they select “Goods & Services”. Currency conversion fees may apply when paying in a currency different from EUR.
PayPal QR code payment functionality does not benefit from PayPal Buyer Protection Policy.
Financial Services are provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l et Cie, S.C.A. Société en Commandite par Actions Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg R.C.S. Luxembourg B 118 349.


Note to merchants

*For sellers, transaction fees on QR code payments are temporarily waived until 31 December 2020, to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. After that, you’ll pay a fee of 0,90% + €0,10 per transaction fee when your customers pay you. Other fees for using the PayPal Services may apply – see fees. PayPal QR code payment functionality does not benefit from PayPal Seller Protection Policy.
Financial Services are provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l et Cie, S.C.A. Société en Commandite par Actions Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg R.C.S. Luxembourg B 118 349.

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