How to set up a church donation QR code with no monthly fee
A giving QR code on a printed bulletin or lobby sign only works if the subscription behind it stays active. Subscription QR tools charge every month; if a payment is missed or a volunteer forgets to renew, the code printed on hundreds of bulletins goes dead. KeepQR is a one-time payment with no monthly fee and no auto-renew.
Common church uses
- Online giving page — tithe and offering links on the bulletin, the lobby sign, or a giving kiosk
- Event signup — link to a registration form and update it when the event changes
- Sermon archive — point to a podcast, YouTube playlist, or weekly teaching page
- Ministry newsletter — one printed QR that always reaches the current digital bulletin
Step 1: Enter the giving page URL
Go to KeepQR and paste your giving platform link — Tithe.ly, Pushpay, PayPal Giving Fund, or any URL. A live preview shows the code immediately.
Step 2: Save a recovery email
KeepQR has no account and no login. The management link is the only way to change the destination later. If it is lost, a recovery email is the only recovery option. Add one before paying — the form warns you if you skip this step.
Step 3: Choose the right tier
| Tier | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 3-month access | $4.99 once | A single giving campaign, short-run event, or seasonal giving drive |
| No-expiry | $19.99 once | An ongoing giving code on lobby signs or bulletin templates; stays active for as long as KeepQR operates |
No monthly billing. No auto-renew. No card stored after checkout.
Step 4: Pay and download
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. You receive a print-ready PDF with sizing guidance, plus PNG and SVG. Place the file in your bulletin template or hand it to your print vendor.
Step 5: Place the code in your materials
Recommended spots:
- Near the offering section of the bulletin with a short label (“Scan to give online”)
- On a lobby sign or giving kiosk card
- On a tithing envelope or visitor card
Follow the minimum print size shown in the PDF — codes printed too small do not scan reliably. Standard black-and-white codes work on any paper stock common in church printing.
Step 6: Update the destination when the platform or campaign changes
Open the management link to redirect the code to a new giving platform, a special campaign, or a regular worship page. Everyone who scans the existing printed materials reaches the new destination immediately.
Who keeps the management link?
The link is private — only those who have it can make changes. Store it with your ministry contact list or your financial administrator. There is no account to create or password to reset; the link is the credential.
Self-serve refund
If KeepQR is not the right fit after purchase, a full refund is available within 30 days from the management link.
Privacy
Data is never sold or shared — no ads, no analytics resale, no AI training.