Create a Bitcoin QR Code
Create a Bitcoin payment QR code that wallets can scan to pre-fill the address, amount, and payment details. Uses the standard BIP-21 format.
Common Uses
How to Use
Enter your Bitcoin address and optionally the amount in BTC, a label, and a message. The QR code follows the BIP-21 standard supported by all major wallets.
BIP-21 payment links
A Bitcoin QR code is a BIP-21 payment URI: the address, optionally with an amount, a label and a message — bitcoin:bc1…?amount=0.001&label=Invoice%2012. Wallets that understand the spec fill in the amount; the ones that do not simply open with the address.
Amounts are in BTC, not pounds, so decide whether you want to fix the price at the moment of scanning. If the price moves a lot in a day, many merchants leave the amount off and quote it separately.
- Never encode a private key or a seed phrase in a QR code. Anyone who photographs it can empty the wallet.
- Check the address character by character before printing — a single wrong character sends funds into nowhere.
- Test with a small transaction first, scanning the printed proof rather than the screen.
Privacy
Your data is processed to generate the QR code and is not stored permanently on our servers. Static QR codes are generated in real time and the content is not retained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wallets support this format?
Most Bitcoin wallets support BIP-21 QR codes, including Bitcoin Core, Electrum, BlueWallet, Trust Wallet, and most mobile wallets.
Is the amount in whole Bitcoins?
Yes. Enter the amount in BTC, e.g., 0.001. Use decimal notation. For satoshis, divide by 100,000,000.
Will all wallets read the amount in the code?
Not all. BIP-21 aware wallets fill in the amount and label; others simply open with the address and let the sender type the amount. Always confirm what you received before releasing goods or services.
Is it safe to print a Bitcoin address on a QR code?
A public address is safe to publish — that is what it is for. What must never go on a printed code is a private key or seed phrase, because anyone who photographs it can take the funds.