How to pay a SEPA QR code with Revolut (step by step)

In Romania, Revolut is the most widely used app that can scan a SEPA payment QR code (the EPC / GiroCode standard). Local banks use RoPay (in RON), but for an EPC code — which is in EUR — Revolut is the simple, fast option. Here is how to pay, step by step.

Why Revolut

The code generated by getQR follows the European EPC069-12 (GiroCode) standard, and Revolut recognises it and fills in the transfer details automatically. In practice, you no longer type the IBAN and amount by hand — you check them and confirm. For context, see also which banks and apps support the SEPA QR code.

Steps to pay with Revolut

1. Open the Revolut app and log in as usual.
2. Go to the Payments tab and tap the Scan QR Code icon in the top right.
3. Scan the code — point the camera at the payment QR code.
4. Check the pre-filled details: beneficiary, IBAN and amount in EUR. This is the most important step.
5. Confirm the transfer with your usual method (PIN, biometrics). Done.

If scanning does not work

Make sure you can make SEPA transfers in EUR from your Revolut account and that there is enough light to scan. If it still will not work, you can read the details from the code and enter the IBAN and amount manually. More fixes in why a QR payment code does not scan.

Want to create a code yourself?

If you are the one getting paid, generate your own code for free, with no account, using the SEPA payment QR code generator. Add the beneficiary, the IBAN and (optionally) the amount, and anyone can pay it by scanning with Revolut. For the general process, see how to pay with a SEPA QR code. And if you want to BE paid on Revolut, see how to receive money on Revolut with a QR code.