PayPal.me
A PayPal link people can scan.
A PayPal code holds your PayPal.me address, optionally with an amount. Scanning opens the payment page with your name already on it.
live example — scannable
Payload format
A PayPal.me URL
This is a plain https link to paypal.me, so it opens in a browser or in the PayPal app if installed. Appending an amount to the path pre-fills the payment.
https://paypal.me/someone/25- paypal.me/
- The base, followed by your PayPal.me username.
- /amount
- Optional. Appending a number pre-fills that amount.
- Username
- Percent-encoded, so unusual characters cannot break the link.
How to make one
Username, optional amount
- 01
Enter your PayPal.me username
The part after paypal.me/ in your link.
- 02
Add an amount if fixed
Leave it blank to let the payer choose.
- 03
Test it yourself
Scan and confirm the page shows your name before sharing it.
Where it earns its keep
Where it fits
- A market stall taking international payments.
- An invoice footer, alongside bank details.
- A tip jar at a small venue.
- A fundraising page shared on a printed flyer.
Questions
PayPal QR codes, answered
Do I need a PayPal.me link first?
Yes. Set one up in your PayPal account, then use the username here. We cannot create the link for you.
Which currency does it use?
PayPal decides based on your account and the payer's, not the code. If currency matters, state it in text beside the code.
Does the payment go through this site?
No. The code is a link to PayPal. We never see the payment and hold no account details.
Is PayPal.me available everywhere?
Not in every country, and availability changes. Check your PayPal account before printing anything.