Free Venmo QR Code Generator

Create a QR code that opens Venmo and lets anyone pay you with one tap. Better than Venmo's in-app code because it works with any phone camera — no need for the customer to open Venmo first.

Paste your Venmo profile URL below (https://venmo.com/u/yourusername). Optionally append ?txn=pay&amount=5.00&note=... to pre-fill the payment.

Enter text:

Venmo URL:

Format: https://venmo.com/u/yourusername. For presets add ?txn=pay&amount=5.00.

To: Subject: Message:

Phone Number:

Latitude: Longitude:

Network Name (SSID): Password: Security: Hidden Network

Full Name: Phone: Email: Organization: Job Title: Website:

Customize Colors

Foreground (QR Code):

Background:

Add Logo (Optional)

Why Use a Venmo QR Code Instead of Writing Your Handle

Scribbling "@yourhandle" on a tip jar or chalkboard menu loses tips. Customers mistype, give up, or forget the handle by the time they open Venmo. A printed QR takes one tap — and with a preset amount, two taps to finish a payment.

Baristas tape them to the espresso machine. Food truck owners put them on the window. Buskers hang them around their neck. Wedding parties include them on the "donations welcome" sign. Fundraisers print them at scale on flyers and door hangers.

The preset-amount trick is especially useful at events: a $5 QR by the drink station, a $20 QR for a specific item — the customer scans, confirms, done. No math, no misspelling, no social awkwardness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doesn't Venmo already have its own QR code?

Yes, inside the Venmo app — but it only scans from inside Venmo. A standard URL QR code works with any phone's default camera and opens Venmo automatically, so customers don't have to open Venmo first. Much less friction for in-person payment.

Which Venmo link format should I use?

Use https://venmo.com/u/yourusername (replace yourusername with your Venmo handle). Avoid older account.venmo.com URLs. The /u/ path is the stable public profile link.

Can I preset a payment amount?

Yes, Venmo supports query parameters: append ?txn=pay&amount=5.00&note=Tip to your username URL. On scan, Venmo opens with the amount and note pre-filled. The customer still confirms before sending.

Is sharing my Venmo QR safe?

Your username is already public, so a QR is no less safe than telling someone your handle. Don't include sensitive info in the note field, and review payments for scam attempts (fake overpayments, impostor requests) — the QR itself doesn't expose anything beyond your username.

Does Venmo work internationally?

No. Venmo is U.S.-only — both parties need a U.S. bank account or debit card. For international payment QRs consider PayPal, which works globally, or Wise for cross-border transfers.