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Feature Friday: Jericho The Magnifico

Posted on by Angie Carney

Feature Friday: Jericho The Magnifico

Tipping is in the cards for Jericho The Magnifico. The Southern California based magician has been entertaining crowds for over 10 years with his impressive performances (check out one of our favorite videos on his Instagram). 

As time progressed, Jericho The Magnifico had more people asking about how he accepted tips. Magically (we’re inclined to believe), a Facebook ad for TiPJAR appeared on Jericho’s feed and he decided to try it out as a solution for people who said they wanted to tip him but didn’t have cash. 

“The best part of using TiPJAR is the fact I could direct anyone to my website and they have the option to tip immediately when they get on the friendly website I have...There are still a lot of people who tip in cash, however as time passes, I am sure to see a rise in tips in the future using TiPJAR."
Jericho The Magnifico Magician

We’re excited to see Jericho The Magnifico continue to perform and impress audiences around the area! TiPJAR is a great “and” option for people who are collecting tips so that fans and customers can leave a tip whether they have cash or not.  

Sign up for yourself or book a demo for your team. And if you’re looking for a ~magical~ experience in Southern California, check out Jericho The Magnifico. 

*photos courtesy of Jericho The Magnifico

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Do you know how much to tip at Hotels?

Posted on by Angie Carney

Do you know how much to tip at hotels?

While we’d all like to say that we’re jet-settling around the world and staying in lovely hotels every month, the reality is that we’re working and living our normal lives most of the time. So it’s not surprising that we may not realize that we’re supposed to tip in certain scenarios. In all honesty, some of us here at TiPJAR ® didn’t know that you should leave a tip for housekeeping until recently. 

In fact, according to a 2014 study done by the Huffington Post/YouGov, 20% of Americans said they didn’t think that tipping housekeeping was expected. This study found that 32% of American’s said they don’t tip housekeeping and 46% will tip.  

So you’re not alone if you don’t realize that you should be leaving a tip! Here’s a few tips for who you should leave a tip for and how much it should be: 

  • Housekeeping: $3-5 a day 
  • Valet: $1-2  
  • Room Service: 20% of the meal cost 
  • Concierge: $5+ 
  • Bellhop: $3-5 per bag 

Pretty straight forward, right? But now comes the second issue: what if you don’t have any cash on you? That’s where TiPJAR ® comes in!  

TiPJAR ® can be used in any aspect of hotel tipping! They can add the unique QR code to the room keys, add the QR code to the room service receipt, include the link to the tipping page in a post-stay email, and more. There are tons of ways that TiPJAR ® can integrate into a hotel’s current operations to make it even easier for their staff to receive tips.  

Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get more information and schedule a demo! 

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TiPJAR Launches in Nevada!

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TiPJAR Launches in Nevada!

We are so excited to share that our mission to help tipped workers earn more is beginning to spread across the US. Now in addition to California, Nevada businesses and individuals can sign up for TiPJAR accounts and begin to earn cashless tips with their TiPJAR QR code and unique link. 

We are on a global mission to help tipped workers in the emerging cashless society, to help businesses reward and best motivate their staff, and to help customers say thank you for great service. We are dedicated to becoming the world’s leading tipping solution, and this is just another small step towards our goal. 

There’s a lot in store for TiPJAR, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter to stay up-to-date with what happens next. And if you are in California or Nevada, click the buttons below to sign up for an individual account or book a demo for your team!

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Are you missing out on tips driving for rideshare?

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Are you missing out on tips driving for a rideshare?

 Rideshares provide a great service for both the drivers and the riders. It offers a way for people to work their own hours and helps people get around without needing to drive. It’s truly a win-win situation. 

However, there have been problems when it comes to tipping. Drivers are often left short-changed because there aren’t easy ways for riders to leave tips. Sometimes they can tip through the rideshare app, however it may not ask them to tip until days after their ride when they open the app again. And the question of “how much of the tip do they actually get?” always arises. 

 In a 2019 study done by the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers found that only 1% of riders always tip, and the rest tip only 25% of the time they ride. 60% of people never tip after their rides and in total, only about 16% of rides are tipped. That means for most of the rides that they do, drivers are seeing few, if any, tips.  

Why is that? It could be for a variety of reasons. Because you pay through your phone, it is less face-to-face interaction when paying. Out of sight, out of mind, particularly when the option to tip only comes after you’ve completed your ride.  

TiPJAR wants to change this pattern of tipping by putting the power back into the hands of the driver. Displaying your unique QR code allows riders to scan and tip within just a few moments. Instead of waiting, riders can tip you in the moment and without delays. Without a rideshare middleman, the money goes directly from the rider to your TiPJAR account. Think of TiPJAR as the rideshare for the tip, going from point A (the rider) to point B (your bank account). It’s a free ride every time, and we guarantee 100% of the tip gets to its final destination safely.  

Now you can accept cashless tips after the ride and in the moment with TiPJAR! What are you waiting for? Sign up for your free personal account today.

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Meet AAMP!

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Meet AAMP!

We are excited to share our friends at  AAMP Agency! We are so impressed with AAMP at the work that they do in the tourism industry and loved being on their podcast to talk more about how TiPJAR works and specifically how we can help tour operators collect and split cashless tips. Check out AAMP’s Podcast with TiPJAR USA CEO Sydney Paulsen HERE. 

AAMP Agency, the Adventure & Activity Marketing Pros, is a full-service digital marketing agency that exclusively caters to tour operators, activities, and destinations across the country. Their team of experts consists of highly skilled and result-driven professionals who all share a passion for adventure tourism. AAMP is dedicated to helping businesses reach and connect with their customers and they do this by leveraging strategic marketing solutions, engaging content, and advanced technology. From website development to social media to PPC management and more, the AAMP Agency team is here to help your business reach its goals. Schedule a discovery call with them today to learn more. 

TiPJAR is helping AAMP’s clients by helping enable their teams to collect cashless tips. Now, customers don’t have to worry about not having cash to tip their guides. With a quick scan of their unique QR code, businesses like Seaforth Boat Rental and Temecula Cable Car Wine Tours can now collect tips quickly and easily for their incredible tour guides, drivers & dock staff. If you are in southern California, be sure to schedule a day out with these guys!  

seaforth boat rental

Seaforth Boat Rental offers a variety of tours from powerboats to sailing, allowing those living in or visiting San Diego to experience a beautiful day on the water. We’re excited to be working with them and help their hard-working dock staff to be accepting and splitting their cashless tips. 

temecula cable car

Temecula Cable Car Wine Tours helps people experience the beauty of Temecula and sample a variety of wines while being transported in a cable car. On their tours you will have a driver and host who take you around to a variety of vineyards and we are delighted to help them now ear cashless tips for their tours! 

We’re super excited to be working with AAMP, be sure to check them out!

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Visa Partners With TiPJAR

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Visa Helps TiPJAR Expand Cashless Tipping in California by Offering First 1500 New Accounts the Ability to Earn a Free $50 Tip

  • TiPJAR is a cashless tipping solution that­­­ enables app-free peer-to-peer tipping via Apple Pay, Google Pay and all major credit / debit cards
  • First 1,500 new accounts collecting in California are able to earn a free $50 tip if they sign up via the promotional landing page and complete the unlock requirements
  • Find out more info at wearetipjar.com/visa-promo

SAN DIEGO, CA: TiPJAR, an award-winning start-up on a mission to help tipped workers earn more, is launching a campaign with Visa today that allows the first 1500 new accounts collecting in California a 3-month premium trial and the ability to earn a free $50 tip.

With fewer people carrying cash than ever, TiPJAR makes it simple for individuals and teams to receive, pool and split cashless tips directly from customers. Users collect with a unique QR code, URL or Tap to Tip device, which directs customers to their TiPJAR account page, where they can tip in as little as 4.2 seconds using any major credit/debit card, Apple or Google Pay. Teams are able to pool and split tips, exactly the same as you would with cash.

Sydney Paulsen, CEO of TiPJAR USA said “Visa is one of the most well-known and leading-edge payment brands in the world and we are thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate with them to bring cashless tipping to California. With fewer people carrying cash and more companies looking towards cashless solutions, we’re eager to help these hard-hit industries safely earn more. We hope this is the first of many campaigns with Visa to not only support California, but help tipped workers across the entire US.”

To participate in the campaign and earn a free $50 tip, account holders must be one of the first 1500 individuals or businesses collecting in California to sign up and complete the unlock requirements. The unlock requirements must be completed within two months of opening an account and include; receiving $50 in tips from four unique tippers, successfully complete a Know Your Customer check, and maintaining an active account for at least a month. Within 30 days of completing the unlock requirements users will receive an email with information on how to redeem their free tip, a $50 Visa e-gift card. Terms and conditions apply. Full terms can be found at wearetipjar.com/visa-promo.

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TiPJAR Practical Applications

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Our technology is so versatile. We are dedicated to helping tipped workers earn more, and sometimes that means having to think out of the box!

So, we’ve complied a list of unique ways you can use our various products. Take a look!

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What are you looking for?

QR Codes

In this new era pretty much everyone now knows how to use a QR code, making it a seamless choice for any TiPJAR® account to collect cashless tips. Once your account is created you will receive a unique and secure QR code which you can use to start collecting immediately. Perfect for printing on posters, food delivery packaging, stickers, business cards, hotel welcome packs, cash tip envelopes and more.

on Receipts

A QR code on a receipt is a direct avenue to communicate with your customers at the end of your transaction. It is a fool-proof way to increase your tipping collections, and has been incredibly successful in multiple sectors!

Food Packaging

This is a no-brainer for takeaway orders and delivery platforms and enables your customers to conveniently tip on-the-go, or well after the transaction has already been made.

Delivery Notes

More and more people order food online and receive takeaways. Adding a delivery note alongside a message and QR code will increase customer engagement, providing a nice touch to your order whilst encouraging more customers to tip the restaurant rather than just the driver.

Table Talkers

These provide maximum visibility to your customers and is perfect for table-service based bars or restaurants, but can also be placed on countertops or desks. They allow each person to read a little bit about your team as well as why you encourage positive tipping culture in your business.

Printed Bill Presenters

This has proven very successful in restaurants and bars to give to customers at the end of their visit. They reinforce the idea of tipping at the end of the transaction and allowing for customers to engage more with your team.

Stickers

Want to keep it simple with a sticker? Stickers are an exciting prospect for many businesses. They are easy to create and can be distributed on windows, displays, tables, car dashboards or equipment.

Tray Liners & Greaseproof paper

This is an excellent opportunity for fast-food companies to increase their tips. It will allow you to showcase the QR codes without them having to step foot into your business when used for delivery. Perfect for collecting tips after the purchase transaction has already been made.

Coasters

These clever coasters are a brilliant way to increase customer tipping for bars. Always in full view of your customers, they ensure maximum visibility of your QR codes.

Flyers

Flyers allow you to build your brand and promote your team whilst also increasing tipping engagement. Great for tourism companies.

Business Cards

These are the best solution for individual tipped workers in multiple sectors including beauty, buskers and performers. They are easy to distribute and can be displayed anywhere, allowing you to increase brand recognition and increase tips for you or your team.

Napkins

Something as simple as a napkin can be transformed using your QR code, allowing customers easy digital access to your tipping account in restaurants, bars, and pubs or takeaway businesses. It is a perfect idea to even make your napkins useful to increase tipping for your team.

Lanyards

Why not make your lanyards interactive? By adding your QR code you can increase your tips and hand it to a customer after your service has been provided.

Menus

The menu is one of the first things customers see when they visit restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and more. Adding your QR code to your will allow for maximum engagement with your team's TiPJAR.

Magnets

Custom QR magnets are a great way to ensure your customers engagement for tipping. They allow for an effective and affordable marketing tool for your customers and is a perfect solution to be places on coffee machines, metal dashboards or metal tables.

Clothing

Want to make sure your team is getting tips they deserve for their great service? Adding QR codes onto your companies uniform will ensure an increase in tipping for your team! Perfect for marathon runners seeking sponsorships!

Rideshare

While riders are sitting in the back of your car, they'll be able to easily see and scan your QR code and instantly tip you in real time during their ride. Adding your QR code will remind your riders that tips are welcome and that they can easily scan and tip during their ride.

Standing Displays

Having your own QR code allows for maximum creativity when it comes to how you incorporate it into your business. Print it permanently onto a poster or laminate it onto a table display in your restaurant, hotel, and more!

Accessories

Whatever you can imagine, you can put your QR code on! From phone cases to backpacks and more, the options are endless for how you can customize your QR code experience for customers!

Temporary Tattoos

Okay, bear with us on this one. Why not try temporary tattoos? This is a clever idea to advertise your QR code as each customer will be intrigued in this new and fun way and therefore increasing tips! Great for festivals or night clubs.

Using your digital link

Use TiPJAR to integrate with your social media or website immediately after your account has been created! Or, work with us to integrate TiPJAR into your online ordering platform to allow tipping from a distance. This is the perfect solution for online performers, email confirmations and order at table businesses.

Web Order or Order-At-Table integrations

Widget on your website

Youtube or vimeo

Digital Newsletters

Instagram

Link In Bio

NFC Tap To Tip™ Technology

Utilising NFC technology and Tap To Tip innovation, we enable maximum flexibility to collect tips in a variety of key action locations. Small NFC devices use frequencies to pass encrypted information to your Smart Phone or NFC-compatible device to allow payments. Extremely easy to use, cost-effective and, as with all TiPJAR® products, fully compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay and all major credit and debit card suppliers.

Tap To Tip™ Mobile

Yeah, it's really just a piece of paper that you can use to tip! Tap to Tip™  Mobile allows maximum flexibility to collect tips in a variety of key action locations.

Tap To Tip™ Bill Wallet

An unquestionable way to increase your tip collections in the hospitality industry. Available to order soon.

Tap To Tip™ Business Cards

Tap To Tip™ Lanyard

Tap To Tip™ Stickers

Tap To Tip™ Wristbands

Tap To Tip™ Coasters

Tap To Tip™ Devices

(Coming to the USA soon!)

The World’s first dedicated tip collection payment device is built to sit on your countertop, giving maximum visibility and proximity to the customer. All transaction are contactless and instant, with the device communicating over 4G & WIFI, meaning you’ll never miss a tip

TiPJAR tap to tip

Tap To Tip™ Box

Tap To Tip™ devices are an accessible contactless tip collection devices, that provides an excellent way to help your team collect tips. They allow for instant customer tipping whilst also being displayed through many applications such such as on a countertop, plinth or mounted to the wall.

(Coming soon)
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Sponsored Tap To Tip™ Box

Tap To Tip™ also provides an exciting opportunity for forward-thinking brands to claim prime bartop locations, and to position themselves as progressive, people-focused and champions of the hospitality workers who sell their products

(Coming soon)

Tipwall™

Incorporating innovative BBPos technology, the TipWall is mounted on your venue’s wall to capture passing customer traffic and to give easy access to contactless tipping. It's is a fun and interactive way to receive collections from customers and is the perfect device for restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops.

If you would like to order any of our products, please feel free to get in touch here

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Earn a $50 tip, thanks to Visa.

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Earn a $50 tip on us. Find out how. visa x tipjar

This promotional campaign has now ended, however you can start collecting with TiPJAR today HERE.

Accept cashless tips anywhere, anytime. 

Meet TiPJAR. 

Tipping as it was meant to be – fast, direct and completely transparent. An award-winning cashless tipping platform that allows individuals and teams to receive cashless tips directly from customers and enables teams to pool and split them. No app is needed!  

here’s how you can earn a $50 tip* & get a 3-month free premium trial.

  • By registering on this promotional landing page
  • Be one of the first 1500 California residents or businesses to open a new TiPJAR account
  • Collect at least $50 in tips from at least 4 unique tippers
  • Verify your account with an ID check
  • Maintain an active account for 1 month

If you complete the above in 2 months from when you open your account you will get a 3-month premium trial and earn a free $50 tip, thanks to Visa!

Full terms and conditions below. 

VISA PROMO TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The TiPJAR & Visa offer is valid only for new TiPJAR account holders who reside in California and register via the promotional landing page between April 2 – July 31, 2021. The first 1,500 eligible account holders to register will receive confirmation that they are eligible to earn a $50 Visa e-gift card if they complete the unlock requirements. The unlock requirements include the following: the account holder must collect $50 in tips via TiPJAR, successfully pass a Know Your Customer check, have received at least 4 tips from unique tippers and have had an active TiPJAR account for 1 month. The unlock requirements must be completed within 2 months of opening the TiPJAR account to be eligible to receive the $50 Visa e-gift card. Within 30 days of successful completion of the unlock requirements, the account holder will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem a $50 Visa e-gift card via Prepaid Digital Solutions. Prepaid Digital Solutions terms are listed below. An individual TiPJAR account holder may receive a maximum of one (1) offer, even if they register multiple TiPJAR accounts. Duplicate TiPJAR accounts for one individual will be deactivated. Creation of duplicate accounts may result in suspension of your TiPJAR account. Offer is not combinable with other TiPJAR enrollment or account activation promotions. The TiPJAR general, client and customer terms apply.

CUSTOMER REDEMPTION EXPERIENCE:

The digital VISA code is delivered as a url which carries the value of the digital VISA reward.  When clicked, the url will take the user to the VISA  registration website https://www.prepaiddigitalsolutions.com and user will register their token code.

After registration, the user has immediate access to the Visa e-code. This includes the 16-digit VISA card number, along with the card’s security code and expiration date.  The user can start shopping online or via phone immediately wherever VISA is accepted.

CARD EXPIRATION:

The Digital Visa Reward Codes are digital reward cards with a two-step redemption process. User has 3 months to register the token code and 6 months from date of card issuance to redeem the digital Visa Reward Card, once the token code is registered. No reissue or refund on expired codes or cards.

How to get a free TiPJAR account!

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Here at TiPJAR, we’re trying to make cashless tipping accessible for all tip workers and not only hospitality.

Our TiPJAR solo accounts are free, quick and easy to sign up!

At TiPJAR we believe that everyone deserves 21st Century Tipping and have created different options for varying situations. Whether you’re a musician, tour guide, hairdresser or small cafe, we’ve got you covered.

Our TiPJAR Solo accounts are perfect for:

  • Street performers
  • Hairdressers
  • Barbers
  • Nail Technicians
  • Housekeepers
  • Valet
  • Personal Trainers
  • Virtual Performers
  • Tour Guides
  • Or any other profession where you are tipped!

The sign up process is fast and we’ll have you collecting tips in no time!

Once you’ve signed up, you account will be created and you can start collecting tips instantly.

You can also link your social media with TiPJAR to help your clients connect with you!

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Start collecting with TiPJAR® today! Sign up below (it’s painless we promise!) to start accepting cashless tips.

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Earning Virtual Tips Online

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Dianne Chorley

Do you perform or sell your product online? Loads of our talented users are using TiPJAR to make a little bit of extra money on the side.

Dianne Chorley, who performs online since Covid-19, has been using TiPJAR by connecting it to her website so her fans can leave a tip and thank her for her virtual performances on Instagram or Youtube.

You can see her website here: Thank You! | dianechorley

There are many other individuals that use their free TiPJAR Solo account to earn a little bit more on the side.

Some of the other ways you can use TiPJAR digitally is by connecting it to your social media:

  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Link In Bio
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Do you use your TiPJAR online? Let us know how by getting in touch!

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