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ACCEPT QR CODE PAYMENTS

Accept in-person payments instantly, without hardware

Accept in-person payments with nothing but your phone. Never miss a sale and give customers the flexibility they expect.

  • Customers scan to pay in seconds

  • Payments accepted via card, digital wallet, or direct bank transfer

  • Works on mobile without the need for extra hardware or complicated setup

Get started Contact sales

*We’ve partnered with Adyen N.V. so you can accept card and digital wallet payments from your customers.

Customers can scan to pay in seconds

Never miss a sale

Accept multiple payment types with ease, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Pay by Bank

Boost professionalism

Ditch manual bank transfers for a modern and professional payment experience

Fast payments

Receive instant transfers directly into your Tide account for immediate access to your money

No hardware needed

All you need is your phone to start taking payments, so you can get started straight away

Improved cash flow

Get paid on the spot, with no delays, meaning more immediate cash flow for your business

How do QR code payments work?

Create

Head to the Get paid section from the Payments tab in the Tide app. Click on “Request Money

Share

Share the payment QR code with your customers wherever you are - in store or out and about

Scan

Your customer will scan the code using their device - all they need is an internet connection

Pay

They’ll be prompted to add the amount they need to pay for your product or service

Confirm

The money goes straight into your Tide account, less a small transaction fee*

Get started

*Information on our rates and fees can be found in the Tide Membership and Product Terms

Accept QR code payments anywhere

🛍️ In-store checkout

Customers can quickly scan to pay for goods or services at the point of sale

👥 Peer-to-peer

Small businesses or freelancers can use QR codes to receive payments directly from clients

🛠️ Services

Service providers (like landscapers) can offer the option to pay by QR code on the spot

Get paid directly into your Tide account

The Tide QR payments codes are only compatible with Tide business bank accounts. The good news is, you can open a free business account in minutes.

So not only will you be able to accept payments quickly and easily, but you’ll also gain access to a business current account packed with features that save you time and money.

Need to switch business bank accounts? The process is quick and easy!

Explore our business account

More ways to get paid

When it comes to business, you can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach - that’s why we offer a range of different payment solutions, like Tap to Pay on iPhone and payment links.

Tide Card Reader

Take payments quickly and securely, on the go and in store.

Explore Card Reader

Tap to Pay

Accept contactless payments on your phone - all you need is the Tide app.

Explore Tap to Pay

Payment Links

Help your customers make secure online payments with Payment Links.

Explore Payment Links

Instant Checkout

Share a single customisable payment link across your channels.

Explore Instant Checkout

We understand businesses, it's all we do

Tide is built by business owners for business owners. That’s why we’re trusted by over 1.5 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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