Is this PayPal QR code generator free?

Yes, completely free. No account needed, no watermark, unlimited downloads.

Do PayPal QR codes expire?

No. Static QR codes never expire. As long as your PayPal.me page is active, the QR code works.

Can I set a fixed payment amount?

Yes. Add the amount to your PayPal.me URL (e.g. paypal.me/yourname/25). The sender can still change the amount before paying.

Does the sender need a PayPal account?

Yes, for PayPal.me links. PayPal also offers guest checkout in some regions, allowing payment with a credit card without an account.

Does it work on both iPhone and Android?

Yes. If the PayPal app is installed, it opens there. Otherwise, it opens in the browser.

Free PayPal QR Code Generator

What Is a PayPal QR Code?

A PayPal QR code links to your PayPal.me page — PayPal’s personal payment link. When someone scans it, PayPal opens with your account as the recipient. The sender enters an amount (or you can pre-set one) and pays with one tap.

This is different from PayPal’s own in-app QR code (used at retail checkout). A PayPal.me QR code works anywhere — print, web, signage — and does not require a PayPal point-of-sale setup.

How PayPal.me Links Work

PayPal.me gives every account a personal payment URL:

Basic: paypal.me/yourname — the sender chooses the amount
With amount: paypal.me/yourname/25 — pre-fills $25 (sender can change it)
With currency: paypal.me/yourname/25EUR — pre-fills 25 EUR

Set up your PayPal.me link at paypal.me if you have not already. The link is your PayPal username — keep it short and recognizable.

How to Create a PayPal QR Code

Open the QR code designer and select PayPal as the content type
Enter your PayPal.me URL (e.g. paypal.me/yourname or paypal.me/yourname/10)
Customize the design — choose from 45+ artistic styles, pick your colors, add your logo
Download as SVG (for print) or PNG (for digital)

Where to Use a PayPal QR Code

PayPal QR codes work for any situation where you want to accept payments without a card reader or checkout page:

Freelancers and consultants — print on invoices, business cards, or proposals. “Scan to pay.”
Market stalls and pop-ups — no card reader needed. Customers scan and pay from their phone.
Donations and tips — buskers, charities, churches, and tip jars. A QR code next to a jar gets digital payments alongside cash.
Event ticket sales — “Scan to pay” on flyers and posters for small community events.
Invoices and quotes — print the QR code on paper invoices for faster payment.
Peer-to-peer — splitting bills, group gifts, or collecting money for shared expenses.

PayPal QR Code vs. Other Payment Methods

PayPal QR code — easy to set up, works globally, no hardware needed. Best for freelancers, small sellers, and donations. Downside: sender needs PayPal.
Stripe payment link — more professional checkout page, supports credit cards without PayPal. Better for businesses with a website.
Bank transfer QR code — some countries (like the Netherlands with iDEAL, or Brazil with Pix) have native bank QR payment systems. Faster and cheaper but regional.

For quick, no-setup payments that work internationally, PayPal QR codes are hard to beat.

Tips for Better PayPal QR Codes

Pre-set the amount when possible. If you are selling a product at a fixed price or requesting a specific donation, include the amount in the URL (paypal.me/yourname/15). It reduces friction for the sender.

Add context. “Scan to pay $15” or “Scan to tip” near the QR code. People need to know how much and what for.

Consider transaction fees. PayPal charges fees on business transactions (typically 2.9% + $0.30). For personal “friends and family” payments, fees may be lower. Check PayPal’s current fee structure for your region.

Test the flow. Scan your QR code and go through the payment process yourself (you can cancel before paying). Make sure the correct amount and recipient are shown.