Get paid with a scan
A PayPal QR code opens your PayPal.Me page. People scan, check the amount and pay, without typing your email address.
Fixed or open amount
Add an amount for a set price, like a class fee or a ticket. Leave it blank for tips and donations, so people choose what to give.
Set up PayPal.Me first
You need a PayPal.Me link, which you can create in your PayPal account. Your username is the part after paypal.me/. Open it in a browser to check it works before you print.
Good uses
Market stalls and craft fairs. Tip jars for musicians and tour guides. Invoices and receipts. Club fees and shared costs. Donation posters for local causes.
At a stall or event
Print the code large on a stand at eye level by the register, with the price in text beside it. Ask people to show you PayPal’s confirmation screen before they leave; it shows the amount and your name.
Keep records easy
PayPal emails a receipt to both of you for every payment, which helps with refunds and at tax time. For a stall or a class, a fixed amount per code keeps your records tidy: one code per price.
Clear for the person paying
The code only opens your public PayPal.Me page. Payers see your name and photo in PayPal before they confirm, so they know the money is going to the right person.