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Using QR Codes for Payment

Let people pay by scanning a QR code.

2 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Using QR Codes for Payment

QR codes make payments quick and easy. Scan and pay in seconds.

Your Personal QR Code

Every ClapPay user has a unique QR code linked to their account.

Finding Your QR Code

  1. Open the ClapPay app
  2. Tap Receive
  3. Tap QR Code
  4. Your code appears on screen

What Happens When Scanned?

When someone scans your QR:

  1. Your payment page opens
  2. They enter an amount
  3. They choose how to pay
  4. Money arrives in your wallet

Scanning to Pay

How to Scan

  1. Open the ClapPay app
  2. Tap Scan (or the camera icon)
  3. Point at the QR code
  4. Payment page opens automatically

What You Can Scan

  • ClapPay user QR codes
  • Merchant QR codes
  • Payment request QR codes

Creating a QR for a Specific Amount

Pre-set an amount on your QR:

  1. Go to ReceiveQR Code
  2. Tap Set Amount
  3. Enter the amount
  4. Show the updated QR code

Great for selling items at fixed prices.

Printing Your QR Code

Print your QR code to display:

  1. Go to ReceiveQR Code
  2. Tap Print or Save Image
  3. Print and display at your location

Uses for Printed QR Codes

  • Checkout counters
  • Market stalls
  • Business cards
  • Event booths
  • Tip jars

Security Tips

  • Don't share screenshots of QR codes in public posts
  • Use specific amounts when possible
  • Check the name before confirming payments
  • Monitor transactions after using QR codes publicly

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