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Static QR code payment link makes tips, donations and one-off digital payments as quick and simple as cash
Enabling small businesses to collect variable one-off payments such as tips and donations, inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, has launched QR Code Payment. The new solution provides a single static QR code which merchants can display anywhere, whether on a printed sign, a receipt, or a web page. Payment amounts can be preselected or set by the customer, and payment can be made using any available method.
Critically for small businesses, often with limited technical skills, the QR code is created, customised and published directly from the Ecommpay dashboard without development or integration work or coding required. And delivered on a fully merchant-branded Hosted Payment Page, the payment journey provides the customer with a consistent and trustworthy experience whether they are leaving a tip in a restaurant, donating to charity or making a payment for services or goods.
“We have built QR Code Payments to make it quick and simple to send one-off payments,” commented Artus Zaremba, Head of Payment Solutions, Ecommpay. “It provides a simple solution for small or micro-businesses to accept payments without using a card machine – for example, pay-as-you-go bootcamp sessions in the local park, or selling goods at a farmers’ market or school fair.
“The merchant can choose whether they or the customer sets the amount and choose which payment methods are made available. They also set the look and feel of the payment page, giving them control over their brand experience. The same QR code can be used indefinitely until the merchant chooses to deactivate it.”
The Ecommpay QR Code Payment solution also tackles the lost tip or charity donation with less cash used in today’s society. It is the digital equivalent of leaving a £5 note tucked under a glass at the end of a meal or throwing a few coins into a collection bucket as it passes. With QR Code Payments, merchants and charities can display a static QR code to help capture these payments.
Key features
- Compatible with payment methods available through Ecommpay.
- Supports 3DS authentication and AVS check.
- Static QR code / payment link – A single reusable QR code that opens an own-branded Ecommpay payment page, QR code can be used on printed materials, physical signage or online.
- Pre-checkout Page – A customised customer-facing page for entering or selecting the payment amount before being redirected to make payment – merchant configures the amount-selection mode per link, in one of three options: custom amount only, preselected amounts only, or preselected amounts plus a custom-amount option. The merchant also controls branding including logo, background image, title, description, action-button text and thank-you page.
- Dashboard lifecycle management – Full self-service control of the QR code: creation, customisation, copy/download, and deactivation, limited to merchant admin and operations roles.
The Ecommpay QR Code Payment solution is integral to the Ecommpay for Small Businesses solution which offers the capability to go live within hours of onboarding, at a highly competitive transaction rate and without any volume threshold.
Ecommpay for Small Businesses
Ecommpay for Small Businesses is available to UK-registered businesses selling goods or services online who have been trading for a minimum of six months and have less than 2 million euros in annual revenue. All applications are subject to regulatory checks including identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, and business assessment. Not all applications will be accepted. Go-live timescales are indicative and apply to eligible merchants following successful onboarding. Ecommpay reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet its acceptance criteria.
About Ecommpay: Redefining Payments for Global Growth
Ecommpay is a truly inclusive global payments platform designed to empower businesses and drive growth. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, Ecommpay offers global and local acquiring, 100+ payment methods and comprehensive payment processing and orchestration—all accessible through a single, seamless API. Ecommpay continuously builds essential capabilities like orchestration, open banking, recurring billing, and direct debits directly into its platform, therefore eliminating the need for third-party systems, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and minimising friction for clients.
Unlike traditional providers, Ecommpay views itself as a partner committed to ensuring client payments flow smoothly whilst optimising every transaction for maximum value. Promoting financial freedom, accessibility, and empowerment for all, the Ecommpay platform is designed to make it easy to connect to global financial ecosystems, ensuring secure, convenient payment options that enhance the digital economy worldwide.
Ecommpay UK Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Services regulation 2017 for the provision of payment services. Ecommpay is a fully licensed principal member of Mastercard and Visa, and its payment platform has been certified to Level 1 PCI DSS.
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