> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payreque.st/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# QR Code Payments

> Accept payments via QR codes on flyers, receipts, table tents, and signage

## Overview

Every Smart Link automatically generates a QR code that customers can scan to make a payment. QR codes are perfect for physical locations, printed materials, and anywhere you want to offer contactless payments.

## How It Works

1. **Create a Smart Link** with a fixed amount or product
2. **Open the smart link detail page** and click **Share**
3. **Download or share the QR code** — it encodes the smart link URL
4. **Customer scans** the QR code with their phone camera
5. **Payment page opens** with the correct amount pre-filled

<Info>
  QR codes are generated automatically for every smart link. No additional setup required.
</Info>

## Getting Your QR Code

### From Smart Link Detail Page

1. Navigate to **Payment Page** → **Smart Links**
2. Click on any smart link to open the detail page
3. Click the **Share** button
4. The QR code is displayed in the share modal
5. Right-click the QR code to save (200x200px PNG)

### Sharing Options

The share modal provides:

* **QR Code Image** — Right-click to save
* **Copy URL** — Copy the smart link URL to clipboard

## Use Cases

### Restaurant Table Payments

Place QR codes on table tents or menus:

```
Smart Link: Table Payment
Amount: Variable (let customer enter)
Path: pay
QR Code: Printed on table tent
```

### Invoice Supplements

Add QR code to printed invoices for easy mobile payment:

```
Smart Link: Invoice Payment
Amount: €250.00
Path: inv-2025-001
QR Code: Printed on invoice footer
```

### Retail Deposits

Display QR codes at the register for equipment deposits:

```
Smart Link: Equipment Deposit (Security Deposit product)
Amount: €500.00
Path: equipment-deposit
QR Code: Laminated card at service desk
```

### Event Entrance Fees

Print QR codes on tickets or event posters:

```
Smart Link: Workshop Entry
Amount: €35.00
Path: workshop-march
QR Code: Event poster, email invitation
```

## Print Guidelines

**Minimum Size:** 2cm x 2cm (0.8 x 0.8 inches)

**Best Practices:**

* Use high contrast (black QR on white background)
* Leave white space (quiet zone) around the QR code
* Test the printed QR code before distributing
* Include a short text label below the code (e.g., "Scan to pay")

**Recommended Sizes by Use:**

| Format        | Suggested Size |
| ------------- | -------------- |
| Business card | 2cm x 2cm      |
| Table tent    | 4cm x 4cm      |
| Flyer / A5    | 5cm x 5cm      |
| Poster / A3   | 8cm x 8cm      |
| Banner        | 10cm+ x 10cm+  |

<Warning>
  Always test QR codes after printing. Some printers may distort the code at very small sizes. Test with at least 3 different phone cameras.
</Warning>

## Tracking QR Code Payments

All payments through QR codes are tracked via the Smart Link analytics:

* **Views**: Each QR scan counts as a view
* **Payments**: Completed payments through the link
* **Conversion Rate**: Views vs. payments percentage
* **Revenue**: Total collected through this QR code

This lets you measure the effectiveness of physical QR code placements.

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Smart Links" icon="link" href="/payment-processing/smart-links">
    Full smart link documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Deposits" icon="shield-halved" href="/payment-processing/security-deposits">
    QR codes for deposit collection
  </Card>
</CardGroup>