Customer-initiated scan
Display QR codes for contactless customer-initiated payments
QR payments let a customer scan a code with a phone camera to open a payment page, with no app to download. RapidCents generates dynamic codes with a fresh amount for each order or table, and static codes for fixed prices or donations, and staff see each confirmation in the dashboard. For businesses in Canada, confirm methods and currency.
- No payer app download required
- Dynamic QR updates amount per transaction
- Instant payment confirmation on dashboard
- Works with native camera apps
- SOC 2 Type II
- Dynamic amount refresh
- Print-ready QR assets
- Same settlement as card-present
Who it's for
Restaurants and cafés
Table QR reduces server trips for card pickup.
Farmers markets and pop-ups
Display QR when countertop terminal is impractical.
Donation and fundraising booths
Fixed-amount QR on signage for walk-up giving.
Core capabilities
Dynamic QR
Refresh QR with new amount for each order or table.
Static QR
Fixed donation or menu price on printed signage.
No app for payer
Opens mobile browser payment page on scan.
Tip on payer page
Optional tip prompt before card entry.
Real-time confirmation
Dashboard alert when QR payment completes.
How it works
Generate QR from dashboard or POS integration.
Display on table tent, counter sign or screen.
Customer scans and completes payment on phone.
Staff sees paid notification instantly.
Settlement follows standard processing schedule.
QR payment scenarios
Table service QR
Each table tent links to open check total.
Counter donation jar replacement
Static QR for fixed charity amount.
Food hall stall
Vendor refreshes QR per order on tablet display.
Parking or meterless lot
Scan-to-pay for session fee without kiosk hardware.
Dashboard and reporting
Transactions, deposits and exceptions visible in the RapidCents merchant dashboard.
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Merchant dashboard
- Today
- $4,218
- Deposits
- $12,482
- Disputes
- 2 open
- In-person
- $842
- Online
- $1,104
- Virtual terminal
- $392
Demonstration data only
Integrations
POS check sync
Push open check amount to dynamic QR.
Print services
Download high-res QR for menu inserts.
Dashboard alerts
Sound or push notification on paid scan.
Works with QR Payments
Capabilities on the same account, so the parts below connect without a second integration or a second contract.
The RapidCents payment links screen listing created links with their amount, status, click count and whether they have been paid, beside a phone showing the branded page a customer opens to pay $2,500.00. Payment links
A pay-by-link URL you can send by email, SMS or QR code.
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A RapidCents hosted checkout page at checkout.rapidcents.com, with the order summary and totals on the left and the card fields on the right, footed by SSL and PCI DSS assurances. Hosted checkout
A branded payment page RapidCents hosts, which keeps card data off your servers.
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The RapidCents Rivo Go on a counter, the flagship of the Rivo line of countertop, mobile and compact card terminals. Payment terminals
Countertop, mobile and smart terminals for tap, chip and swipe at the counter.
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A merchant reviews RapidCents reports for volume, mix and payouts, with the terminal that took the sales on the desk. Reporting and reconciliation
Deposit-level detail that ties settlements back to the transactions behind them.
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Security
Single-use dynamic tokens
Dynamic QR sessions expire after payment or timeout.
HTTPS payer pages
Scan resolves only to TLS-protected checkout.
Amount verification
Staff confirm amount matches order before displaying QR.
Implementation
Signage design
Print table tents with scan instructions.
Staff training
Refresh dynamic QR when check changes.
Pilot tables
Run QR on section before full dining room.
Reconciliation
Match QR payments to POS checks nightly.
Pricing
QR processing
QR payments bill at card-not-present or card-present rates depending on configuration.
Cards, currencies and settlement in Canada
What a RapidCents account in Canada accepts, the currencies it settles in, and when the money arrives.
Cards and methods accepted
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay and Diners Club cards from any country, plus Interac Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay and EFT/PAD bank payments, on one merchant account.
137+ currencies, settled in CAD or USD
Process in CAD, USD, EUR and 137+ currencies, and deposit payouts directly into your Canadian CAD bank account or your Canadian USD bank account, so USD sales are not converted twice.
Next-business-day funding and reconciliation
Batches close nightly and deposits arrive the next business day, based on cut-off times and eligibility, with deposit-level reporting in one RapidCents dashboard.
Questions about QR Payments
Do customers need an app?
No. Native camera opens the payment page in browser.
Dynamic vs static?
Dynamic updates amount per sale. Static shows fixed price or open entry.
Interac QR?
Contact your advisor for Interac QR availability in your region.
Print quality?
Download SVG or PNG at print resolution from dashboard.
What is the difference between a dynamic and a static QR code?
A dynamic code carries a specific amount for one order or table and its session expires after payment, so it cannot be reused. A static code is printed once and shows a fixed price or an open amount: right for donation signage or a set menu price, wrong for a variable check total.
How do staff know a QR payment went through?
The dashboard confirms the paid scan in real time, with a sound or push notification if configured. That confirmation is the control that replaces watching a terminal print a receipt, so staff should be told to look for it before clearing a table or handing over goods.
Can customers add a tip when paying by QR?
Yes, where the tip prompt is turned on. The payer page asks for a tip before the card is entered, which lets table-service businesses collect gratuity without ever bringing a terminal to the table.
How do staff make sure the QR code shows the right amount?
Staff check that the amount matches the order before displaying a dynamic code, and refresh the code whenever the check changes. With POS check sync, the open check amount is pushed to the dynamic code directly, so the amount comes from the check rather than being typed again.
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