{"id":17328,"date":"2026-07-22T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/?post_type=glosario&#038;p=17328"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:32:00","slug":"qr-payment","status":"publish","type":"glosario","link":"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/glossary\/qr-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"QR payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_QR_payment\"><\/span><b>What Is QR payment?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>QR payment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/payment-methods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allows customers to complete a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/glossary\/transaction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by scanning a QR code (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Response Code<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) directly with their mobile device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_QR_payments_work\"><\/span><strong>How do QR payments work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QR payment process is simple for both businesses and customers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The merchant displays a QR code on a screen, receipt, table, or invoice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The customer scans the code using their smartphone camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system redirects the user to a secure payment page or banking app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The user reviews the payment details (amount, merchant, and payment concept) and confirms the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The payment is processed within seconds, and both parties receive confirmation of the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This system eliminates common friction points, such as manually entering card details or searching for the merchant to make a payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_QR_codes_generated_for_payments\"><\/span><b>How are QR codes generated for payments?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment QR codes are generated through payment platforms or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/glossary\/payment-service-provider-psp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment service providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Merchants can create a QR code from their management dashboard and configure all transaction details, including the amount, currency, payment description, and available payment methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once configured, the system automatically generates the QR code, which can be either reusable or unique for each transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_QR_payments\"><\/span><b>Types of QR payments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When generating a payment QR code, there are two main types depending on how the payment information is defined:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Static QR Code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The code remains fixed and contains the merchant&#8217;s information. After scanning it, the customer manually enters the amount to be paid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dynamic QR Code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The code is generated for a specific transaction and includes information such as the payment amount, currency, or transaction reference. This type is commonly used in physical POS terminals and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment platforms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_QR_codes_used_for_payments\"><\/span><b>Where are QR codes used for payments?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QR payment codes are widely used across various industries, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/use-case\/payment-gateway-restaurants\/\"><b>Restaurants and caf\u00e9s:<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Placed on tables, menus, or receipts, they allow customers to view menus, place orders, or pay directly from their smartphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/use-case\/online-payment-platform-ecommerce\/\"><b>Ecommerce:<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Integrated into checkout pages, invoices, or emails, they facilitate fast and secure payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retail stores:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At the point of sale, they speed up the payment process without requiring cash or physical cards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/recurring-payments-platform\/\"><b>Subscription<\/b><\/a><b>-based businesses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Included in recurring invoices, they simplify regular payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ticketing and events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They serve as proof of payment and, in many cases, also provide access to the event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peer-to-Peer payments:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through banking apps or digital wallets, they enable fast transfers between individuals, such as splitting expenses or paying for occasional services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Donation campaigns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They make it easier for people to donate through both physical and digital channels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_QR_Payments\"><\/span><b>Benefits of QR Payments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the four main advantages of QR payments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast payment process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, customers only need to scan the code and confirm the transaction within seconds. Compared to traditional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/payment-methods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment methods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, QR payments speed up the checkout process by eliminating the need to wait for a card terminal or handle cash and change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, QR payments operate through encrypted payment environments and reduce the exposure of sensitive payment data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contactless and convenient payments,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they provide a seamless, contactless payment experience, making them ideal for physical environments where businesses want to improve customer convenience and speed up service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_more_about_QR_payments\"><\/span><b>Learn more about QR payments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to learn more about QR payments, their applications, and how to integrate them into your business, PaynoPain offers the following resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/blog\/paynopain-and-covermanager-team-up-to-optimize-payments-in-restaurants-thanks-to-qr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PaynoPain and CoverManager Partner to Optimize Restaurant Payments Through QR Technology<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-payment-systems-nfc-or-qr-which-one-is-better\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Payment Systems: NFC or QR, Which Is Better?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is QR payment? 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