Bitcoin QR Code: Share Your BTC Wallet Address for Instant Payments
A Bitcoin QR code lets anyone send BTC to your wallet by scanning — no address copying, no typos. Used by businesses accepting Bitcoin, creators collecting tips, and anyone sharing a donation address.
Bitcoin QR code formats
Encodes just the wallet address. Payer's wallet opens with the address pre-filled — they enter the amount manually.
Format: bitcoin:ADDRESS?amount=0.005 — pre-fills both address and amount. Payer sees a payment request.
Format: bitcoin:ADDRESS?label=YourName — shows a name or description in the payer's wallet.
Common questions
How do I create a Bitcoin QR code?
A Bitcoin QR code encodes a BIP21 URI: bitcoin:YourWalletAddress or bitcoin:YourWalletAddress?amount=0.01. Paste your wallet address as a URL QR code, or encode the full bitcoin: URI for direct wallet app compatibility.
What format should a Bitcoin QR code use?
The standard format is the BIP21 URI: bitcoin:ADDRESS?amount=AMOUNT&label=LABEL. Most crypto wallets scan this and pre-fill the address and amount. A plain address QR code also works but requires manual amount entry.
Can I specify an amount in a Bitcoin QR code?
Yes — use the format bitcoin:YourAddress?amount=0.001 to request a specific BTC amount. The sender's wallet app reads this and pre-fills the amount.
Who uses Bitcoin QR codes?
Businesses accepting Bitcoin payments, content creators and streamers accepting crypto tips, donation pages for nonprofits that accept crypto, and individuals receiving peer-to-peer Bitcoin transfers.