Prepare your account
Choose your Blink username and check the Lightning Address associated with your account. This is the payment identity you share with customers and use to load your Terminal.
For merchants
Accept Bitcoin at the counter.
Accept Bitcoin payments with a browser-based terminal or a reusable QR code. Connect your business to Bitcoin payment networks and manage incoming payments through your Blink account.
Getting started
Set up your counter before the first payment.
Choose how to charge
Use the Terminal when staff need to enter the total. Display a reusable QR when customers should enter the amount themselves, such as for tips or simple counter payments.
Verify your payment setup
Make a small test payment before serving customers. Check the destination, watch the status update and find the payment in Activity. Show your team what a confirmed payment looks like.
Blink Terminal
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Scan to pay with Bitcoin
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Blink Terminal
A terminal that lives in the browser.
- Runs on a laptop, desktop or point-of-sale display — no special hardware.
- Large amount keypad and a clear QR for customers.
- Live payment status so staff know when it's paid.
Reusable QR & Lightning Address
One code at the counter.
Print your Lightning Address QR and leave it by the till. Customers enter the amount themselves, and every payment is recorded in your Activity — into your Bitcoin or Dollar Balance.
Terminal or printed QR?
| At the counter | Blink Terminal | Reusable Paycode |
|---|---|---|
| Who enters the amount? | Staff enter the total before showing the request. | The customer enters the amount when paying. |
| What do customers scan? | A Lightning QR generated for the payment. | The same printed or displayed QR each time. |
| When is it useful? | Orders with a total set by the cashier. | Tips, donations and customer-entered payments. |
| How do you check receipt? | Check the Terminal status and your Activity. | Verify the incoming payment in your Activity. |
Checkout flow
From amount to paid in a few seconds.
Enter amount
Type the total into Blink Terminal.
Payment request
Blink generates a Lightning QR.
Customer pays
They scan with any Lightning wallet.
Confirmation
The screen changes to paid.
Recorded
The sale appears in Activity.
Confirm receipt at your till.
Use the status shown by your Terminal or the incoming transaction in your Blink account to confirm receipt. Check that the amount matches the order. A screenshot on the customer's device should not replace your own payment confirmation.
If the customer has already attempted a payment, check its status before issuing another request. This helps you avoid charging the same order twice.
Keep a record of each sale.
Use Activity to review incoming payments and their status. Match payments with your order records as part of your normal till routine, especially when several customers pay close together.
For reusable QR payments, verify the amount the customer entered. Review the receiving balance as part of your setup and keep access to the wallet separate from everyday cashier use.
Merchant questions
Payment guidance for your team.
Do I need a dedicated payment terminal?
No. Blink Terminal runs in a browser on a laptop, desktop or point-of-sale display. A printed Paycode is another way to receive payments at the counter.
What is the difference between an invoice and a reusable QR?
A Lightning invoice requests a specific payment and can expire. A reusable Paycode identifies your Blink account and can be used for multiple payments, with the customer entering an amount.
Can my staff collect payments without accessing my balance?
Blink Terminal lets staff create payment requests on your behalf without giving them access to the funds in your account. Keep your wallet login and recovery information private.
What if the customer's wallet cannot pay the printed QR directly?
Direct Paycode payments require LNURL support. The customer can instead scan the code with their device's camera and follow the link to create a standard Lightning invoice.
What should I do when a payment is still pending?
Check the request and payment status before asking the customer to try again. Confirm the amount and destination, and check your Activity. If the payment remains unclear, use the help centre before creating another request.
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