Is it safe to share payment QR codes publicly?

Payment QR codes only contain your public payment identifier (username, address, or handle) and optional payment details. They cannot withdraw funds from your account. However, avoid sharing codes with embedded amounts publicly, as anyone could use them to request that specific amount from you.

Payment QR Code Generator - PayPal, Venmo, Crypto

Generate payment QR codes for PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Add amounts, memos, and download instantly. Free and secure.

Payment Details

Payment Type

PayPal.me Username

Enter without @ or special characters

Amount (Optional)

Note/Memo (Optional)

QR Code Size

All QR codes are generated locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

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Configure payment details to generate QR code

How to Use

Select your payment type (PayPal, Venmo, crypto, etc.)
Enter your payment username, handle, or wallet address
Optionally add an amount and memo/note
Download the QR code as PNG or SVG
Share the QR code on your website, social media, or print materials

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Frequently Asked Questions

This tool supports PayPal.me links, Venmo payment requests, CashApp payment links, Bitcoin addresses with BIP21 URI scheme, and Ethereum payment requests. Each format follows the standard URI scheme for that payment method to ensure compatibility with mobile wallets.

PayPal QR codes use the paypal.me URL format. When scanned, they open the PayPal app or website with a pre-filled payment to your PayPal.me username. You can optionally include an amount, which will be pre-populated but can still be changed by the payer.

Yes, Venmo QR codes use the venmo:// URI scheme that the official Venmo app recognizes. When scanned with a QR reader, the code will prompt to open the Venmo app with the payment details pre-filled, including recipient, amount, and memo.

Yes, for Bitcoin you can specify the amount in BTC using the BIP21 standard (bitcoin:address?amount=X). For Ethereum, you can include the value in ETH. The recipient's wallet app will read this amount and pre-fill the transaction, though users can typically modify it before sending.

Payment QR codes encode specific URI schemes recognized by payment apps (like venmo://, bitcoin:, ethereum:) rather than just text or URLs. When scanned, these trigger the appropriate payment app to open with transaction details pre-filled, making the payment process seamless.

No, each QR code is specific to one payment method since each uses a different URI scheme. To accept multiple payment methods, you'll need to generate separate QR codes for each platform (one for PayPal, one for Venmo, etc.).

The QR codes themselves can be scanned offline, but processing the payment requires an internet connection. The scanning app will read the payment URI, but the actual transaction will need network access to communicate with PayPal servers, blockchain networks, etc.

For print materials like flyers or business cards, use at least 256x256 pixels for close-range scanning. For posters or signs viewed from a distance, use 512x512 or larger. The tool supports sizes from 128px to 1024px to accommodate various use cases.

Yes, most payment types support a note or memo field. PayPal.me links don't officially support memos in the URL, but Venmo (note=), Bitcoin (message=), and other formats allow you to include a description that appears in the recipient's transaction history.

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