The PayPal.Me Link Generator — link plus QR, in your browser
Turn your PayPal.Me handle into a sharable payment link with an optional pre-filled amount and currency, and a downloadable QR code. Built on the only PayPal URL format that is officially supported for direct sharing.
- PayPal.Me handle + optional amount + currency.
- 23 PayPal-supported currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD and more).
- QR code with PNG and SVG download.
- Copy, open / test, WhatsApp share, email share.
- South African users: receive in USD / EUR / GBP — PayPal does not support ZAR for receiving.
Why PayPal.Me only
The older PayPal "Buy Now" / cmd=_xclick URL format is officially deprecated. PayPal docs say it should not be used for new integrations, and existing links are scheduled to stop processing by January 2027. PayPal.Me is the supported, future-safe option for self-built payment links.
What it does not carry: item name, invoice, tax, shipping, return URL, notes — those are not part of the PayPal.Me URL spec.
A free PayPal.Me link tool — link, QR, share buttons.
Enter your PayPal.Me handle. Optionally add an amount and currency. The tool builds the link, renders a QR code and gives you copy, open, WhatsApp and email share actions. No accounts. No tracking. No backend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this tool generate?
A PayPal.Me link in the format paypal.me/yourhandle/AMOUNTCURRENCY (for example paypal.me/anton/25USD), plus a scannable QR code for the same link. PayPal.Me is the only PayPal payment URL format that is officially supported and works without a server, an API key or a developer account.
Why only username, amount and currency?
Those are the only values PayPal.Me carries in the URL. Item name, invoice number, tax, shipping, discount, return URL and notes are not part of the PayPal.Me URL spec. The payer can still type a note inside PayPal after they open the link.
What about the older _xclick or "Buy Now" PayPal links?
PayPal Payments Standard (the cmd=_xclick URL format) is officially deprecated. PayPal documentation states it should not be used for new integrations, support has been winding down through 2025–2026, and existing _xclick integrations are scheduled to stop processing payments by January 2027. PayPal.Me is the supported way to build a PayPal payment URL on the open web today.
Do I need a PayPal Business account?
No. PayPal.Me works for personal and business PayPal accounts. You set up your handle once at paypal.me, then anyone can pay you at that link.
How do I set up a PayPal.Me handle?
Open paypal.me in any browser while logged into your PayPal account, pick a unique handle (letters and numbers, up to 20 characters) and confirm. Once you have it, paste the URL or just the handle into this tool.
Can the payer change the amount?
Yes. PayPal.Me always lets the payer adjust the amount before confirming. If you leave the amount blank in this tool, the payer chooses the full amount themselves on the PayPal page.
Where is my data stored?
Your handle and currency choice are remembered in this browser using localStorage so the form pre-fills next visit. Nothing is uploaded. Clear your browser data and the saved values are gone.
What does the QR code do?
The QR code encodes the PayPal.Me link. A customer can scan it with their phone camera to open the PayPal payment page. Download as PNG for printed material (invoices, signs, receipts) or as SVG for scalable use.
Will the link work on mobile?
Yes. PayPal.Me opens in mobile browsers and inside the PayPal app if installed. Use the Open / test link button to confirm before sharing.
Does this replace a proper invoice?
No. PayPal.Me is for quick payment requests. For VAT invoices, partial payments, or invoice-level reconciliation use PayPal Invoicing or a custom billing system.
Can South African users receive payments in ZAR?
No. PayPal does not support ZAR (South African Rand) for receiving payments — only for paying out from your PayPal balance. South African users receive in USD, EUR or GBP and convert via FNB or another linked account. The currency picker in this tool reflects this and omits ZAR.
Are there fees?
The tool is free. PayPal still applies its standard transaction fees on the payment itself. Check current PayPal fees for your country before sharing the link.
Can Anton build a custom payment workflow?
Yes. Anton builds custom billing, payment-link, recurring billing, reconciliation and checkout workflows — including PayPal Invoicing, Stripe, and South African gateways like Yoco, Payfast and Ozow.
Disclaimer: This tool is a link-building aid, not financial, tax, legal, accounting or payment-provider advice. PayPal terms, currency support and fees can change. PayPal.Me is a public PayPal product not affiliated with antondevilliers.com.