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QR codes in Vipps MobilePay

QR codes enable fast, contactless payments in physical locations. Choose the QR type that best fits your business setup:

QR TypeBest ForHow It Works
One-time payment QRCustomer-facing screenYou display a dynamic QR; customer scans it to pay
Merchant redirect QRMarketing, printed materialsCustomer scans your static QR; redirects to your website
Merchant callback QRUnmanned locations (vending, self-checkout)Customer scans your static QR; you receive a notification to initiate payment
Personal QRStaffed checkout with scannerCustomer shows their personal QR code; you scan it to identify them
For developers

One-time payment QR​

Use when: You have a customer-facing screen (e.g., checkout terminal, kiosk, POS display).

You display a dynamically generated QR code on your screen. The customer scans it with their Vipps Vipps or MobilePay MobilePay app, and the payment request appears instantly — no phone number needed.

One-time payment QR

Benefits:

  • Completely contactless
  • No phone number entry required
  • Each QR is unique and tied to the specific transaction
  • Ideal for high-traffic locations

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Merchant redirect QR​

Use when: You want a printable QR code for marketing materials, product packaging, or physical locations that directs customers to your website.

When customers scan this QR code with any phone camera, your website opens in their browser. From there, they can browse products and complete payment on your site.

Vipps demo QR

Benefits:

  • Works with any phone camera (Vipps/MobilePay app not required)
  • Perfect for print materials (billboards, flyers, product labels)
  • QR never expires
  • Update the target URL anytime without reprinting

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Merchant callback QR​

Use when: You have unmanned locations (vending machines, self-checkout stations, parking meters) or need to know when someone wants to pay.

You print and display a static QR code. When a customer scans it in their Vipps Vipps or MobilePay MobilePay app, you receive an instant notification with the QR ID and customer token. You then send them a payment request.

Benefits:

  • Perfect for unmanned locations
  • One QR code can be used repeatedly
  • You know exactly when and where a payment is initiated
  • Customer doesn't need to select amount or product details on their phone

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Personal QR​

Use when: You have a staffed checkout with a QR scanner.

Every Vipps Vipps and MobilePay MobilePay user has a personal QR code in their app. Customers show their QR code, you scan it to identify them, then send a payment request directly to their app — no need to ask for their phone number.

Vipps personal QR and scanner

Benefits:

  • Fast checkout process
  • No manual phone number entry
  • Works with existing scanners

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Frequently asked questions​

How do I generate a QR code?​

You have two options:

  1. QR API - Programmatically generate QR codes as part of your integration
  2. Vipps MobilePay Portal - Manually generate QR codes without coding (see how)

Can I initiate a payment with a QR code?​

Yes. Both one-time payment QR (you display, customer scans) and merchant callback QR (customer scans, you initiate) enable QR-based payments. See ePayment API: QR flows for implementation details.

Do I need to whitelist my URL?​

No. The QR API doesn't require URL whitelisting. You can create merchant redirect QR codes and update the target URL anytime without generating a new QR code.

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