1. Username
Enter your PayPal.me username.
import React from 'react';
import type { Metadata } from 'next';
import PayPalGenerator from './PayPalGenerator';
import { CreditCard, Shield, Zap, Smartphone, DollarSign, Download, Share2, Banknote } from 'lucide-react';
import { QRCodeSVG } from 'qrcode.react';
import { ToolBreadcrumb } from '@/components/seo/BreadcrumbSchema';
// SEO Optimized Metadata
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: 'Free PayPal QR Code Generator | Accept Payments Instantly | QR Master',
description: 'Create a QR code for your PayPal.me link. Let customers pay you instantly by scanning. Support tips, donations, and fixed amounts. 100% free.',
keywords: ['paypal qr code', 'paypal.me qr generator', 'payment qr code', 'accept payments qr', 'paypal qr generator', 'tip qr code', 'donation qr code'],
alternates: {
canonical: 'https://qrmaster.io/tools/paypal-qr-code',
},
openGraph: {
title: 'Free PayPal QR Code Generator | QR Master',
description: 'Generate QR codes for PayPal payments. Perfect for tips, donations, and invoices.',
type: 'website',
url: 'https://qrmaster.io/tools/paypal-qr-code',
images: [{ url: '/og-paypal-generator.png', width: 1200, height: 630 }],
},
twitter: {
card: 'summary_large_image',
title: 'Free PayPal QR Code Generator',
description: 'Create PayPal payment QR codes. Instant and free.',
},
robots: {
index: true,
follow: true,
},
};
// JSON-LD Structured Data
const jsonLd = {
'@context': 'https://schema.org',
'@graph': [
{
'@type': 'SoftwareApplication',
name: 'PayPal QR Code Generator',
applicationCategory: 'FinanceApplication',
operatingSystem: 'Web Browser',
offers: {
'@type': 'Offer',
price: '0',
priceCurrency: 'USD',
},
aggregateRating: {
'@type': 'AggregateRating',
ratingValue: '4.9',
ratingCount: '980',
},
description: 'Generate QR codes that link to your PayPal.me page for instant payments.',
},
{
'@type': 'HowTo',
name: 'How to Create a PayPal QR Code',
description: 'Create a QR code for receiving PayPal payments.',
step: [
{
'@type': 'HowToStep',
position: 1,
name: 'Enter Username',
text: 'Type your PayPal.me username (the part after paypal.me/).',
},
{
'@type': 'HowToStep',
position: 2,
name: 'Set Amount (Optional)',
text: 'Enter a pre-filled amount and currency for fixed payments.',
},
{
'@type': 'HowToStep',
position: 3,
name: 'Customize Design',
text: 'Choose PayPal brand colors and add a frame like "Pay Now" or "Tip Me".',
},
{
'@type': 'HowToStep',
position: 4,
name: 'Download QR Code',
text: 'Download your high-quality QR code in PNG or SVG format.',
},
{
'@type': 'HowToStep',
position: 5,
name: 'Share',
text: 'Print it on invoices, display at your shop, or share digitally.',
},
],
totalTime: 'PT30S',
},
{
'@type': 'FAQPage',
mainEntity: [
{
'@type': 'Question',
name: 'How does the PayPal QR code work?',
acceptedAnswer: {
'@type': 'Answer',
text: 'When scanned, it opens the PayPal app or website with your PayPal.me link. If you set an amount, it will be pre-filled for the payer.',
},
},
{
'@type': 'Question',
name: 'Do I need a PayPal Business account?',
acceptedAnswer: {
'@type': 'Answer',
text: 'No. Any PayPal account with a PayPal.me link can use this generator. Personal accounts work fine for tips and donations.',
},
},
{
'@type': 'Question',
name: 'Is there a fee for using the QR code?',
acceptedAnswer: {
'@type': 'Answer',
text: 'This generator is 100% free. PayPal may charge their standard transaction fees when you receive payments.',
},
},
{
'@type': 'Question',
name: 'Can I change the amount later?',
acceptedAnswer: {
'@type': 'Answer',
text: 'No, this is a static QR code. The amount is encoded permanently. For variable amounts, leave the amount field empty.',
},
},
{
'@type': 'Question',
name: 'What currencies are supported?',
acceptedAnswer: {
'@type': 'Answer',
text: 'We support EUR, USD, GBP, and CHF. PayPal handles currency conversion automatically.',
},
},
],
},
],
};
export default function PayPalQRCodePage() {
return (
<>
Let customers pay you by scanning. Perfect for tips, donations, and invoices. Instant payments.
Enter your PayPal.me username.
Optional: Set a fixed payment amount.
Pick colors and add a frame.
Save as PNG or SVG file.
Print or share to receive payments.
Common questions about PayPal QR codes.