Ecommpay builds QR Code powered solution that aims to make it quick and simple to send one off payments
With a focus on one off payments such as tips and donations, Ecommpay has launched QR Code Payment, providing a single static QR code which merchants can display anywhere, whether on a printed sign, a receipt, or a web page. Payment amounts can be preselected or set by the consumer, and payment can be made using any available method.
The QR code is created, customised and published directly from the Ecommpay dashboard without development or integration work or coding required. It is also delivered on a fully merchant branded hosted payment page.
“We have built QR Code Payments to make it quick and simple to send one-off payments - the digital equivalent to leaving a £5 note tucked under a glass when you leave the table or throwing a few coins into a collection bucket as it passes,” comments Artus Zaremba, Head of Payment Solutions, Ecommpay. “Fewer customers carry cash today, so servers and charities can miss out even if someone wants to leave a tip or make a donation. With QR Code Payment, merchants and charities can display a static QR code to help capture these payments.”
He adds: “This latest enhancement also provides a simple solution for small or micro-businesses to accept payments without using a card machine - for example, pay-as-you-go bootcamp sessions in the local park, or selling goods at a farmers’ market or school fair. The merchant can choose whether they or the customer sets the amount and choose which payment methods are made available. They also set the look and feel of the payment page, ensuring they are in full control, and customers get the best experience, and the same QR code can be used indefinitely, until deactivated by the merchant.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Payments will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
