Verify a Merchant QR Code Before You Pay

A QR code makes payment convenient, but a printed code can be covered or replaced. The confirmation screen is your chance to check where the payment is going.

Begin by writing down the current situation in plain language: what needs to happen, who is involved and what is already known. For this guide, that means starting with “Scan the code from the merchant’s intended display rather than a random message.” Keep confirmed details separate from estimates or assumptions. A dated note, transaction reference or agreed group record gives everyone the same starting point and makes later questions easier to answer.

Next, turn the idea into one small action with an owner and a review date. Check the merchant and payment details shown after scanning a QR code before confirming a purchase. If another person needs to take part, agree on the purpose and the information they need before acting. Use the same names, dates and references in each record so a family member, group officer or colleague can follow the decision without relying on memory.

A practical checklist

1. Scan the code from the merchant’s intended display rather than a random message.
2. Check the merchant name or recipient details shown in EriPay.
3. Confirm the amount and purpose with the seller before approving.
4. Keep the transaction reference with your receipt or order record.

Review, record and adjust

At the review, compare the plan with what actually happened. Check whether the agreed action was completed, whether any amount, date or responsibility changed, and whether someone is waiting for an update. Record the result and the next action while the details are fresh. If circumstances changed, revise the plan openly and agree who will communicate the change. If the displayed recipient does not match the business, cancel and ask the merchant to verify its payment display.

If the displayed recipient does not match the business, cancel and ask the merchant to verify its payment display.