QR codes for business

Creating a PayPal QR code is free. You only pay a transaction fee, currently 2.29% plus $0.09 per transaction, when a customer completes a purchase. There's no setup fee or monthly cost to display and use your QR code. Learn more about fees.

QR codes are a contactless way to accept payments online and in person. No additional software or hardware is required. Just display a code to your customers and make a sale wherever you are.

First, create your unique QR code in your business account, then present it to your customers so they can scan it using their smartphone. They will be redirected to the PayPal payment portal to complete the transaction.

Almost any business can use QR code payments, including retail shops, restaurants, food trucks, pop-up markets, salons, and service providers. Because there's no hardware to buy, it works well for mobile or seasonal businesses that need a quick, low-cost way to get paid in person or online.

Yes, the same PayPal QR code works for both online and in-person sales. Share it as a link for online orders, display it at your counter for walk-in customers, or add it to invoices, social posts, or packaging.

Yes, a PayPal QR code works well for collecting tips or donations, not just product and service payments. Display your code at a tip jar, counter, or event, and customers can scan and send any amount directly to your PayPal account. It's a simple, cash-free way for service workers and nonprofits to collect extra support.

No, your PayPal QR code does not expire. It's created once in your business account and stays valid for every sale, whether you're selling online, in person, or across multiple locations. You can reuse the same code indefinitely without regenerating it.

PayPal QR code payments are encrypted and processed through the same secure systems as any other PayPal transaction. Customers pay through the PayPal app, so no card numbers or personal details are shared with your business. Always have customers scan your code directly, rather than sharing a screenshot, to protect against fraud.