To use this feature, both sender and recipient must have the PayPal app.
Pay with your personal QR
Scan. Snap. Settle up.
Simplify the way you pay with a QR code. Send and receive money with just about anyone, anywhere in the world—quickly, securely.1
Pay and get paid with confidence
Pay it the safe, simple way
Protect your payments with PayPal Purchase Protection on your eligible items (limits apply).
Send money the contactless way
Open the app, tap on the QR code button, and show your code. They scan it and you get paid.
Across the table, across the globe
Don’t wait to settle up. With your QR code, you can send and request money securely, quickly.
Get paid when you’re offline
No connection? No problem. Save your QR code and show it to get paid on the spot.
Your smart code to effortless payments
Send money in a snap
No more fumbling for cash or cards. Just scan, pay—or get paid—and be on your way.
Buy and sell in person
It’s a simple and convenient way to get paid for your goods or services. With Seller Protection and Purchase Protection on eligible purchases, we help you protect your sales, minimize claims and chargebacks, and help your customers keep their transactions secure.2
How to get your QR code:
Step 1
Open the PayPal app and choose the QR code from the home screen.
Step 2
Choose “Your code.”
Step 3
Choose the download icon.
Step 4
Your QR is saved to your photo album and ready to be used.
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