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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

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*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*

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*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!

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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

Explore all payment options

We understand businesses, it's all we do

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 2 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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Tide Platform Limited (Tide) designs and operates the Tide website and app. Tide is not a bank. Tide is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 under firm reference number 900843 for the issuing of electronic money and the provision of payment initiation services and account information services under the Payment Services Regulations 2017. Tide is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to its credit and insurance broking activities (firm reference 718743). Tide is incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 09595646 and registered office at 4th Floor The Featherstone Building, 66 City Road, London, EC1Y 2AL. Tide offers bank accounts powered by ClearBank® Ltd (ClearBank) (account sort code is 04-06-05). ClearBank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 754568. Eligible deposits with ClearBank are protected up to a total of £120,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. For further information visit Home. ClearBank Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 754568). Registered Address: ClearBank, Level 27, The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2EW. Eligible deposits held in the Tide Business Current Account (powered by ClearBank) are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“FSCS”) subject to eligibility. All eligible deposits at the same bank are aggregated to determine the coverage level for each depositor up to £120,000, therefore if you have any other product/services with ClearBank these will be aggregated. To find out more and to check your eligibility please visit: About us . Some of Tide’s members also hold e-money accounts powered by PrePay Technologies Limited (PPT) (account sort code is 23-69-72). PPT is an electronic money institution authorised by the FCA under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 under firm reference number 900010 for the issuing of electronic money. PPT holds an amount equivalent to the money in Tide current accounts in a safeguarding account which gives members protection against PPT’ insolvency. Tide Cards may be issued by both Tide and PPT, who are licensed by Mastercard International for the issuance of cards. The issuer of your Tide card will be identified on your monthly card statement. Tide Capital Limited is an appointed representative of P1 Investment Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 752005 to carry out such regulated activities as are involved in the provision of Tide Investment Account. Seccl Custody Limited is the custodian of assets held in Tide Investment Account and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 793200) and registered in England and Wales under No. 10430958. Registered office 20 Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JW. Tide, the Tide logo, the Swell, and Do Less Banking are trademarks and trade names of Tide Platform Limited, and may not be used or reproduced without the consent of the owner.