How to Accept Payments with a QR Code
More people carry their phone than their wallet. A payment QR code lets anyone pay you instantly using PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Stripe, or any payment platform — no hardware, no fees beyond the platform's standard rates.
Step-by-step guide
- 1Get your payment linkCreate a payment link on your platform of choice: PayPal.me/[username], Venmo QR, CashApp $[cashtag], Stripe Payment Link, or Ko-fi. Each gives you a shareable URL.
- 2Create a dynamic QR code in Dynamic QRPaste your payment link into Dynamic QR and generate a dynamic code. Dynamic lets you switch payment platforms or update the link without reprinting.
- 3Display at your point of salePrint and display at your checkout counter, on invoices, at your table, in-store, or at events. Include text: 'Scan to pay' with the payment platform name.
- 4Confirm payment on your platformCheck your payment app after each transaction. Most platforms notify you instantly on receipt.
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Open free QR code generator →Pro tips
- →Display your accepted payment platforms near the QR code so customers know what will happen when they scan.
- →For retail, laminate the QR code and place it at the register where customers can scan without staff assistance.
- →If you use multiple platforms, link to a landing page showing all options — then use a dynamic QR code to link to that page.
- →For high-value transactions, confirm payment before releasing goods or services.
Static vs dynamic QR code — which should you use?
Use a dynamic QR code for payments. If you change payment platforms, update your PayPal username, or want to temporarily redirect to a different payment method, a dynamic code lets you update the destination without reprinting.
Get dynamic QR codes — from $9/monthCommon questions
Which payment platforms work for QR code payments?
PayPal.me, Venmo, CashApp, Stripe Payment Links, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, Zelle, and any platform with a shareable link.
Is accepting payments via QR code secure?
Yes — the QR code links to the payment platform's secure site. All transaction processing happens on their PCI-compliant infrastructure.
Can I accept payments from multiple platforms with one QR code?
Create a landing page listing all your payment options, then link the QR code to that page.
Are there fees for QR code payments?
Dynamic QR charges $9/month for the dynamic QR code. Payment platform fees vary: PayPal ~2.9%+$0.30, Stripe 2.9%+$0.30, Venmo free for personal, CashApp free for personal.
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