Payment QR Code with Stripe — Accept Payments by Scan
Quick Answer
To create a Stripe payment QR code: create a Stripe Payment Link in your Stripe Dashboard, copy the link (https://buy.stripe.com/xxxx), then generate a QR code from it on QRCrack. Customers scan to pay instantly.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Log in to your Stripe Dashboard (dashboard.stripe.com).
- 2
Go to Payment Links → Create payment link.
- 3
Add your product or service, set the price, and configure the payment link (currency, quantity, redirect URL).
- 4
Click 'Create link' — Stripe generates a payment link like https://buy.stripe.com/xxxx.
- 5
Copy this payment link URL.
- 6
Go to QRCrack → URL QR Code Generator → paste your Stripe payment link.
- 7
Customize colors (Stripe blue #635BFF on white, or your brand colors), download as PNG or SVG.
- 8
Display at your checkout counter, on invoices, product packaging, or event tables.
Code Snippet
// Stripe API: Create a payment link programmatically
const Stripe = require('stripe');
const stripe = Stripe('sk_live_YOUR_SECRET_KEY');
async function createPaymentLink(productName, amount, currency = 'usd') {
// Create a price first
const price = await stripe.prices.create({
unit_amount: amount * 100, // in cents
currency: currency,
product_data: { name: productName },
});
// Create the payment link
const paymentLink = await stripe.paymentLinks.create({
line_items: [{ price: price.id, quantity: 1 }],
after_completion: {
type: 'redirect',
redirect: { url: 'https://yoursite.com/thank-you' }
}
});
console.log('Payment Link URL:', paymentLink.url);
// Now generate a QR code from paymentLink.url using QRCrack API or UI
return paymentLink.url;
}
createPaymentLink('Coffee Mug', 25);Ready to generate your Stripe QR code?
Free, no signup, no watermarks. Custom colors and logo supported.
Generate QR Code — FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I accept payments with a Stripe QR code?
Yes. Stripe Payment Links generate a URL that you can turn into a QR code. Customers scan and pay via card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or other methods Stripe supports.
Does Stripe have a built-in QR code feature?
Stripe generates a basic QR code for payment links in the Dashboard (Payment Links → select link → QR Code tab). For custom branded QR codes, use QRCrack.
Can I use a Stripe QR code at a pop-up shop?
Yes — print the QR code and display at your booth or register. Customers scan and pay without a card reader.
What currencies does Stripe QR payment support?
Stripe supports 135+ currencies. Your payment link's currency is set when you create the Stripe Payment Link.