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How to create QR codes

Use this guide when you want a payment QR code customers can scan right away.

Before you start

  • You can sign in to your Tillify dashboard.
  • You have at least one receiving bank account connected.
  • You know if this QR is for one fixed price or variable pricing.

What you will finish with

  • A live QR code linked to your chosen bank account.
  • Optional settings applied (one-off, customer details, tickets, webhook).
  • A ready-to-share code for print, display, or online links.

Exact steps

Menu path: Dashboard → QR Codes → Create. Follow in order.

  1. 1

    Open Dashboard, then click QR Codes in the left menu.

  2. 2

    Click Create QR code.

  3. 3

    In Item or Service name, enter what the customer is paying for (for example: Coffee, Event Entry, Donation).

  4. 4

    In Receiving bank account, choose the account where money should be deposited.

  5. 5

    Choose pricing: turn on Set fixed amount for one exact price, or leave it off for customer-entered amount.

  6. 6

    If using customer-entered amount, set Minimum amount if you want a payment floor.

  7. 7

    Optional: turn on One-off QR code to auto-expire after the first successful payment.

  8. 8

    Optional: turn on Require customer details if you need payer name/email/notes for fulfilment.

  9. 9

    Optional: turn on Ticket mode if this QR sells event tickets.

  10. 10

    Optional: add statement particulars/code/reference and a webhook URL for downstream systems.

  11. 11

    Click Create QR code and wait for the success message.

  12. 12

    Open the QR details page, then choose how to use it: print, show on device, or share link.

Types and use cases

TypeBest use caseSetup note
Fixed amountOne product, one price (coffee, entry fee, set menu)Turn on Set fixed amount and enter the exact amount.
Open amountDonations, honesty box, custom quotingLeave fixed amount off so the customer enters a value.
Open amount + minimumFlexible pricing with a minimum floorLeave fixed amount off and set Minimum amount.
One-off codeSingle customer invoice-style paymentEnable One-off QR code (expires after one successful payment).
Require customer detailsYou need email/notes for fulfilmentEnable Require customer details.
Ticket modeEvents and paid entryEnable Ticket mode, then add ticket items on the QR detail page.
Webhook-enabledSend payment success to another systemExpand Webhook notification and add your endpoint URL.

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