PayPal QR Code Generator
Scanning opens your PayPal.Me page, with the amount already set if you enter one. The payer signs in to their own PayPal; nothing connects to your account here.
Make a PayPal QR code →This builds a code from your PayPal.Me handle, and optionally an amount, into the link PayPal already publishes for you. That is worth being clear about: the code is a shortcut to a page PayPal hosts, not a connection to your account. Nothing here touches your balance, sees your transactions or asks you to sign in — the payer signs in on PayPal’s own site, and PayPal handles everything that matters. Leave the amount blank for a tip jar or a donation box and the payer chooses what to send; set it for a fixed price and the field arrives filled in, which removes the most common source of wrong payments. The handle is the part after paypal.me in your own link, with or without the leading @. If you do not have one yet, PayPal sets it up in their app before any code you make here will resolve.
Made in CuteQRCodeA PayPal.Me link with the amount pre-filled. The payer signs in on PayPal, not here.
Why use a PayPal QR code
No account linking
The code points at the PayPal.Me page you already have. Nothing here signs into your account, reads it or touches your balance.
Fixed or open amount
Set an amount for a price, or leave it blank for a tip jar. A filled-in amount is the simplest way to stop wrong sums arriving.
PayPal handles the payment
The payer signs in on PayPal’s own site under PayPal’s protections. Your code is the shortcut, not the checkout.
Nothing to install
The built-in camera opens the page in a browser. Neither of you needs an app for the code itself to work.
How to make one
Enter your details
Choose Payment, pick PayPal, and enter your PayPal.Me handle — the part after paypal.me in your own link. Add an amount to fix the sum, or leave it blank to let the payer choose.
Choose your style
Pick a module shape, colours or a gradient, and optionally add a centre logo. Watch the live preview to confirm the code stays scannable.
Download the PNG
Click Generate, then Save PNG to download a free 1024×1024 image ready for screen or print. No account required.
Popular use cases
Market stalls and craft fairs
A printed code beside the till covers anyone without cash, with no reader to hire for the weekend.
Tip jars
Leave the amount blank. The code goes on the counter and the payer decides what it is worth.
Invoices and quotes
A code with the amount set turns a paper invoice into something payable on the spot.
Fundraising and donations
On a poster or collection tin, where the alternative is asking people to type a URL while standing up.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a PayPal QR code?
Choose Payment in the generator, pick PayPal, and enter your PayPal.Me handle — the part after paypal.me in your own link. Add an amount if you want it pre-filled. The code opens that page when scanned.
Does this connect to my PayPal account?
No. The code is a link to the PayPal.Me page PayPal already publishes for your handle. Nothing here signs into your account, reads your transactions or touches your balance — the payer deals with PayPal directly.
Do I need a PayPal.Me link first?
Yes. The handle has to exist before a code pointing at it can resolve. PayPal creates one from their app or website in a couple of minutes; until then, any code you build here will open a page that is not there.
Can I set the amount?
Yes, and it is usually worth it. An amount in the field arrives pre-filled on the PayPal page, which removes the most common cause of wrong payments. Leave it blank for tips and donations, where the payer should choose.
Is a payment QR code safe to use?
The code itself only carries a link, and the payment happens on PayPal under PayPal’s protections. The real risk is the reverse: scammers cover genuine payment codes with stickers of their own. Check that a printed code has not been pasted over, and confirm the name shown on the page before paying.
Is CuteQRCode free to use?
Yes, for everything most people need. The free plan gives you unlimited QR codes, every module shape and gradient preset, a centre logo, and 1024×1024 PNG downloads with no export limit and no account required. Free downloads carry a small "Made with CuteQRCode.com" line and include one active dynamic QR code with up to 500 scans a month. CuteQR Pro, at $9 a month, removes that attribution and adds vector SVG export, ten dynamic codes, scan analytics, and custom seqr.li short links.
Will a styled QR code still scan?
Yes. The three finder-pattern squares in the corners are always drawn in the standard proportions scanners rely on, and styling is applied only to the data modules. A live preview lets you confirm scannability before you download, and high error correction adds tolerance for logos.