Digital Debit Group announced the launch of a QR-based Digital Debit app that allows merchants and freelancers to accept in-person payments from PayPal users without the need to give out mobile numbers or email, according to a company release.

Digital Debit Group, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said the app was built through PayPal's open developer program and will help boost the rise of QR apps that are frequently used in the Asian market.

"It's no secret that QR payment apps are growing in popularity in Asia," Edward Robles, CEO of Digital Debit, said in the announcement. "Our retail-ready terminal app is designed for all types of users, so it has the potential to reach global adoption."

The company evaluated numerous options for its payment app and noted that the PayPal option made 21 different currencies available through a switchable API. The company integrated the PayPal API with the Digital Debit QR platform by using the Amazon Web Services Lambda platform.

The app is available for download through the Apple app store.