PIX Payment QR code
What it is, how it works, and when to use it
A PIX Payment QR Code lets users in Brazil make instant payments through any banking app that supports PIX.
When someone scans it, their app opens automatically with your PIX key, payee name, amount, and description pre-filled — no typing needed.
This eliminates mistakes, speeds up checkout, and provides the fastest payment flow in Brazil.
Perfect for small businesses, freelancers, delivery services, creators, donation boxes, restaurants, pop-up stalls, or anyone using PIX daily.
How to create a PIX Payment QR Code
The PIX generator on SQR includes the following fields:
1. PIX key
Your unique PIX identifier. This can be:
- CPF
- CNPJ
- Phone number
- Random key (Chave Aleatória)
Examples:123.456.789-00
22.333.444/0001-55
contato@empresa.com
+55 11 98888-7777
3b9f51b0-42e5-4e73-bb92-7b4e66f91ac1
Make sure your key is active and registered in your bank account.
2. Payee name
The legal or business name that will appear during payment confirmation.
Examples:João Silva
Padaria Central LTDA
Studio Rio Criativo
3. Amount
Optional.
If you enter an amount, the banking app will require that exact value.
Examples:10
39.90
150
Leave it empty for open payments, such as tips or donations.
4. City
Required by the PIX standard.
Enter the city where the payee (you) or your business is registered.
Examples:São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Curitiba
Salvador
5. Transaction ID
Optional.
A unique identifier for tracking and accounting.
Examples:TX12345
PEDIDO-5530
VENDA-9001
6. Description
Optional.
A short note or reason for the payment.
Examples:Pagamento do pedido 5530
Doação
Aula privada – 12/12
Serviço de fotografia
Common uses
PIX Payment QR Codes are widely used for:
- Local businesses and shops
- Delivery and courier payments
- Restaurants and cafés
- Freelancers and creators
- Tipping
- Events and workshops
- Donations and fundraising
- Rapid checkout at kiosks or pop-up stores
They make paying effortless, reliable, and instantly confirmed.
Limitations
- Works only in Brazil with PIX-enabled apps
- Requires a valid PIX key linked to a bank
- Static QR Codes cannot be edited after printing
(Use dynamic if you rotate PIX keys or need analytics)
Best practices
- Double-check your PIX key format
- Add a label like “Pague com PIX”
- Prefill the amount if selling a fixed-price item
- Test the QR with your own bank app
- Use transaction IDs if you need bookkeeping
- Use dynamic if your business uses multiple PIX keys
A PIX Payment QR Code makes accepting Brazilian instant payments simple, secure, and fast for both you and your customers.