Learn how to get your official PayPal QR code in the PayPal app, or create a PayPal.Me link and turn it into a QR. Print tips, security, and troubleshooting.
If you have international visitors (US/Europe and beyond), PayPal is one of the most recognized payment options. With a PayPal QR code or PayPal.Me link, customers can pay you quickly—no cash and less typing.
This guide shows two reliable methods:
1. Get your official PayPal QR code from the PayPal app
2. Create a PayPal.Me link, then convert it into a QR code using SmartQR
1) Method A: Get Your Official PayPal QR Code (Recommended)
PayPal allows you to use QR codes to send or receive payments through the PayPal app. <a href="https://www.paypal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paypal.com</a>
Steps (personal PayPal app)
1. Open the latest PayPal app
2. Tap the QR code icon
3. Choose “Your code”
4. Use the download option to save it (then print or display it)
Steps (business / seller QR)
PayPal also references generating “seller QR code” flows (often via the Business app/merchant tools, depending on country). <a href="https://www.paypal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paypal.com</a>
Best for: in-person payments, counters, events, and fast checkout.
2) Method B: Create a PayPal.Me Link → Turn It Into a QR Code
PayPal.Me lets you create a personal link (paypal.me/YourName) and share it so others can send you money. <a href="https://www.paypal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paypal.com</a>
Create your PayPal.Me
1. Visit PayPal.Me and create your link
2. You can share it directly (PayPal help explains how it works and that recipients can pay by opening the link and entering an amount).
Example format:
https://paypal.me/YourName
3) Convert PayPal / PayPal.Me to a QR Code (Using SmartQR)
1. Copy your PayPal.Me link or your PayPal payment link
2. Open SmartQR QR generator
3. Paste the link → Generate QR
4. Download SVG (best for print) or high-res PNG
5. Test on iPhone + Android
CTA: <a href="/qr/create">Create your PayPal QR code now</a>.
4) Print Tips (So It Scans Instantly)
• Size: 4–6 cm minimum for counter signs; larger for posters
• Contrast: dark QR on light background
• Quiet zone: leave a clear margin around the QR
• Add a label under it: “Scan to pay with PayPal”
• Add a fallback text: paypal.me/YourName
5) Security Tips (Important)
QR payment signs can be targeted by sticker replacement.
• Print your PayPal name/handle under the QR so customers can verify
• Place the sign where staff can see it
• Do quick daily checks for tampering
FAQ
Is PayPal.Me still available?
Yes—PayPal continues to offer PayPal.Me as a way to get paid via a personal link.
What’s better: official PayPal QR or PayPal.Me QR?
Official PayPal QR is best for in-person checkout inside the PayPal ecosystem. PayPal.Me QR is great for sharing online and printing on simple signs.
Why does my PayPal QR open a browser instead of the app?
It depends on device settings and region; test on multiple devices.
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