Ecommpay launches QR Code Payments for customer-defined and preset amounts

Enabling merchants 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 consumer, and payment can be made using any available method, for significant flexibility.

Critically, 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 paying a micro-merchant. 

“We have built QR Code Payments to make it quick and simple to send one-off payments – the digital equivalent to leaving a £5 note tucked under a glass when you leave the table or throwing a few coins into a collection bucket as it passes,” commented Artus Zaremba, Head of Payment Solutions, Ecommpay. “Fewer customers carry cash today, so servers and charities can miss out even if someone wants to leave a tip or make a donation. With QR Code Payments, merchants and charities can display a static QR code to help capture these payments. 

“This latest enhancement also 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, ensuring they are in full control, and customers get the best experience, and the same QR code can be used indefinitely, until deactivated by the merchant.”

Key features

• Compatible with all payment methods available with 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.