PayPal link generator

Get paid with a simple PayPal link

Not every sale needs an online store. If you sell a few products, take deposits, accept tips or run a fundraiser, a PayPal payment link is enough. This generator builds one for you: choose the link type (Buy now, Add to cart or Donation), enter your PayPal email, an item title, a price and currency code, and optionally a thank-you URL and a cancel URL to send buyers back to your site.

You get a ready-made link you can put on a button, in an email, in a social bio, in a PDF invoice or behind a QR code. Buyers click it, land on PayPal's secure checkout and pay with their PayPal balance or card.

It's ideal for freelancers, creators, small shops, clubs, schools and charities who want a quick way to accept money.

How to use the paypal link generator

1. Choose the link type: Buy now, Add to cart or Donation.
2. Enter the email address of your PayPal account.
3. Add the item title, price and currency code (for example USD, EUR or GBP).
4. Optionally add thank-you and cancel URLs.
5. Generate the link, then test it yourself before sharing.

Common uses

• Selling a digital download, course or service without a store.
• Collecting deposits or invoice payments.
• Accepting donations for a charity, stream or open-source project.
• Adding a pay button to an email newsletter or landing page.
• Taking payments at events through a printed QR code.

Tips and things to know

• Use the currency code your PayPal account accepts; ISO codes like USD, EUR, GBP and BRL are standard.
• Always test the link with a small amount before publishing it.
• Anyone can see and edit the parameters in a link, so double-check orders against the amount actually received in PayPal.
• Track where payments come from by adding UTM tags to your thank-you URL with the UTM link generator.
• Keep the link tidy when sharing on messaging apps with the WhatsApp link generator or mailto link generator.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a PayPal Business account?

A personal account can receive payments, but a free Business account gives you more selling tools and is recommended for regular sales. Check PayPal's current terms for your country.

Does PayPal charge fees?

PayPal charges fees on most commercial payments, which vary by country and payment type. See PayPal's fee page for current rates.

What's the difference between Buy now and Donation?

Buy now is for selling an item at a fixed price. Donation lets people give money and is labeled as a donation at checkout.

Can buyers pay without a PayPal account?

In many countries PayPal offers guest checkout by card, depending on the seller's settings and the buyer's location.

Where can I share the link?

Anywhere a link works: buttons, emails, bios, invoices, PDFs and QR codes.

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