Anti-impersonation protection for QR payments
This guide covers: anti-impersonation protection in QR payments. We focus on quick setup and a clear customer experience.
If you have questions, use the contact form or check the documents.
If you are comparing options (BLIK, terminals), see: QRTransfers vs BLIK — comparison, QRTransfers vs payment terminal, QR payments vs BLIK and QR payments vs payment terminal.
In short
Key points to keep in mind:
- Optional account logo in QR center helps distinguish legitimate payments.
- Payment screen clearly shows recipient and amount.
- Impersonation reports are prioritized and violating accounts are quickly disabled.
- Users accepting payments pass Stripe Connect verification and service-side checks.
- Our anti-impersonation protection program is being rolled out in phases.
How to start
The simplest start is to configure the basics and generate your first payment. Then you can expand settings (e.g. scenarios or shortcuts).
- Start with a simple scenario (one amount, one title).
- Check documents.
- If needed, use the contact form.
How we make impersonation harder
Protection combines visible trust signals for buyers and verification on the platform side.
- Optional account logo in QR center (Plus plan) helps buyers recognize the right recipient faster.
- Payment screens clearly show who receives the payment and the exact amount.
- We make impersonation reports easy and quickly remove accounts that break the rules.
- Users accepting payments go through Stripe Connect verification and additional service-side checks.
- Our anti-impersonation protection program is phased and continuously expanded with additional controls — details: anti-impersonation protection program.
What you can do as a seller
Even strong platform controls work best when your communication is consistent and payment flow is tested regularly.
- Use clear payment titles and avoid generic labels like “payment”.
- In Plus, add your account logo to QR so buyers can identify your payment faster.
- If you notice abuse, report it immediately through support.
Related pages
- QR payments without a terminal
- How QR payments work (step by step)
- QR payment methods: BLIK, Apple Pay, Google Pay (and more)
- QR payment security
FAQ
How does QRTransfers reduce impersonation risk?
We combine layers: clear payee details on the payment screen, optional account logo in QR center (Plus), Stripe verification, and service-side controls.
What should I do if I see a suspicious profile or payment?
You can report suspicious activity via support. We make reporting simple and prioritize review; violating accounts are quickly disabled.
Do you have an anti-impersonation protection program?
Yes, the anti-impersonation protection program is being rolled out in phases. It already includes verification and fast-response procedures, with additional layers coming next.