Apple Pay QR Code: Accept Contactless Payments From iPhone Users
Apple Pay doesn't have its own QR code — but you can accept Apple Pay payments via QR code through platforms like Stripe and Square. Here's exactly how it works and how to set it up.
How to accept Apple Pay via QR code
Common questions
Can I accept Apple Pay via QR code?
Yes — through payment platforms that support Apple Pay as a checkout method. Create a payment link via Stripe, Square, or PayPal. When someone scans the QR and reaches the checkout page on their iPhone, they can pay with Apple Pay.
How does Apple Pay work with QR codes?
Apple Pay doesn't have its own QR code format. Instead, use a payment link from Stripe or Square that includes Apple Pay as a payment option. When the customer scans your QR and opens the checkout on Safari on iPhone, Apple Pay appears as a payment option automatically.
What is the best way to accept Apple Pay in person?
The easiest options: (1) Stripe Terminal or Square reader for NFC tap-to-pay, (2) A Stripe Payment Link QR code — customers scan, open on iPhone, and pay with Apple Pay on the checkout page.
Does Apple Pay have its own QR code scanner?
Apple Pay doesn't have a QR code scanning feature for payments. QR code-based Apple Pay requires a third-party payment platform (Stripe, Square, PayPal) that supports Apple Pay as a checkout option.