Now the only thing you ever have to touch is your own phone

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

Open the latest PayPal app on your smartphone and tap "Scan/ pay." To scan, hold up your smartphone to the QR code.

Pay

Enter the amount due and tap "Send."

Go

Show your payment confirmation to confirmt he correct amount was sent… and go!

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. Plus, enjoy everyday low fees when you sell using your QR code.^*

Get your 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. Plus, enjoy everyday low fees when you sell using your 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.

Get your QR Code

Share now

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”. Fees for cross-border transactions may apply. PayPal’s exchanges rates may be applied to currency conversions. For further information see the User Agreement.
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

^*You only pay 0,9% + 0,10 EUR per transaction over 10,00 EUR, and lower fees for transactions 10,00 EUR and under. Fees are subject to change. 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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