What happens if I leave Amount empty?

The amount is left out of the address, so the payer types their own figure on the PayPal page. That suits donations and tips, but not fixed-price invoices.

Which currencies can I pick?

The menu offers USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY, INR, BRL and MXN. Japanese yen has no decimal places on PayPal, so use a whole number for it.

Can someone change the amount in the link?

Yes. The address is not signed, so anyone can edit the amount before paying. Always confirm the received payment matches what you invoiced.

Why is my email address inside the link?

The business parameter names who gets paid, so anyone holding the link can read it. Use an address you are comfortable sharing, or a dedicated one for receiving payments.

Does this page contact PayPal?

No. It only assembles the address in your browser. PayPal is contacted when someone opens the link, which is why Test Link is worth pressing first.

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PayPal Link Generator

Assembles a PayPal payment link with the recipient email, an optional amount, currency and item details filled in, so a customer can pay without typing anything.

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About PayPal Link Generator

Assembles a PayPal payment link with the recipient email, an optional amount, currency and item details filled in, so a customer can pay without typing anything. It builds the older Buy Now style address on paypal.com and is aimed at freelancers and small sellers who want a link for an invoice, an email or a chat message.

How to use it

Enter your address in PayPal Email (required). The Generate PayPal Link button stays disabled until it is filled.
Optionally enter an Amount and choose a Currency. USD is the default.
Optionally fill in Item Name and Item Number/ID so the payment shows what it is for.
Select Generate PayPal Link and read the address in the box below.
Use the copy button, or Test Link to open it in a new tab before you send it to anyone.

A fixed-price deposit

Input

PayPal Email: me@example.com, Amount: 25.00, Currency: USD, Item Name: Logo design deposit, Item Number/ID: INV-1042

Output

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=me%40example.com&amount=25.00&currency_code=USD&item_name=Logo+design+deposit&item_number=INV-1042&no_shipping=1&no_note=1

When to use it

Adding a pay link to an invoice email for a one-off job.
Letting clients settle a deposit from a chat message with a single tap.
Building a donation or tip link with the amount left blank so the payer chooses.
Creating separate links for each SKU on a small site that has no shopping cart.

Good to know. Every link also carries no_shipping=1 and no_note=1, which switch off the shipping address and note prompts. PayPal changes its checkout options over time, so test any link before you rely on it.

Questions about PayPal Link Generator

What happens if I leave Amount empty?: The amount is left out of the address, so the payer types their own figure on the PayPal page. That suits donations and tips, but not fixed-price invoices.
Which currencies can I pick?: The menu offers USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY, INR, BRL and MXN. Japanese yen has no decimal places on PayPal, so use a whole number for it.
Can someone change the amount in the link?: Yes. The address is not signed, so anyone can edit the amount before paying. Always confirm the received payment matches what you invoiced.
Why is my email address inside the link?: The business parameter names who gets paid, so anyone holding the link can read it. Use an address you are comfortable sharing, or a dedicated one for receiving payments.
Does this page contact PayPal?: No. It only assembles the address in your browser. PayPal is contacted when someone opens the link, which is why Test Link is worth pressing first.

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PayPal Link Generator

Assembles a PayPal payment link with the recipient email, an optional amount, currency and item details filled in, so a customer can pay without typing anything.

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PayPal Email (required)

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Currency

Item Name

Item Number/ID

About PayPal Link Generator

How to use it

Enter your address in PayPal Email (required). The Generate PayPal Link button stays disabled until it is filled.
Optionally enter an Amount and choose a Currency. USD is the default.
Optionally fill in Item Name and Item Number/ID so the payment shows what it is for.
Select Generate PayPal Link and read the address in the box below.
Use the copy button, or Test Link to open it in a new tab before you send it to anyone.

A fixed-price deposit

Input

PayPal Email: me@example.com, Amount: 25.00, Currency: USD, Item Name: Logo design deposit, Item Number/ID: INV-1042

Output

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=me%40example.com&amount=25.00&currency_code=USD&item_name=Logo+design+deposit&item_number=INV-1042&no_shipping=1&no_note=1

When to use it

Adding a pay link to an invoice email for a one-off job.
Letting clients settle a deposit from a chat message with a single tap.
Building a donation or tip link with the amount left blank so the payer chooses.
Creating separate links for each SKU on a small site that has no shopping cart.

Questions about PayPal Link Generator

What happens if I leave Amount empty?: The amount is left out of the address, so the payer types their own figure on the PayPal page. That suits donations and tips, but not fixed-price invoices.
Which currencies can I pick?: The menu offers USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY, INR, BRL and MXN. Japanese yen has no decimal places on PayPal, so use a whole number for it.
Can someone change the amount in the link?: Yes. The address is not signed, so anyone can edit the amount before paying. Always confirm the received payment matches what you invoiced.
Why is my email address inside the link?: The business parameter names who gets paid, so anyone holding the link can read it. Use an address you are comfortable sharing, or a dedicated one for receiving payments.
Does this page contact PayPal?: No. It only assembles the address in your browser. PayPal is contacted when someone opens the link, which is why Test Link is worth pressing first.

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About PayPal Link Generator

How to use it

A fixed-price deposit

When to use it

Questions about PayPal Link Generator

What happens if I leave Amount empty?

Which currencies can I pick?

Can someone change the amount in the link?

Why is my email address inside the link?

Does this page contact PayPal?

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PayPal Link Generator

About PayPal Link Generator

How to use it

A fixed-price deposit

When to use it

Questions about PayPal Link Generator

What happens if I leave Amount empty?

Which currencies can I pick?

Can someone change the amount in the link?

Why is my email address inside the link?

Does this page contact PayPal?

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