How to Create a PayPal QR Code
A PayPal QR code speeds up payments at booths and events. Customers scan and pay without cash or card terminals.
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Create a PayPal QR codeSteps
- Use paypal.me/you or a payment request link. Example: https://www.paypal.me/yourname/10
- Open the Studio and paste the link into the URL field (or choose WiFi / vCard when relevant).
- Optional: enable a dynamic QR code to edit the destination later and track scans.
- Customize colors or add your logo, then download PNG or SVG.
Best practices
- Include the amount in the link when you want a fixed price.
- Display your business name next to the code to prevent phishing fears.
FAQ
Is this the same as PayPal’s in-app QR?
PayPal also generates native codes. A URL QR to paypal.me works universally with any camera.
Browse more use cases in the QR code for… directory or our guides.