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Digital Tipping: A Modern Solution for a Cashless World
QR and NFC tipping is a simple way to collect tips without POS systems, card terminals, or accounting hassle — especially useful in places where cash is rarely used.
In today’s increasingly cashless environment, many guests simply don’t carry coins or small bills anymore. For cafés, restaurants, and bars, this has quietly led to a drop in traditional tip jar income — not because guests don’t want to tip, but because the medium no longer fits their behavior.
Enter QR and NFC-based digital tipping — a modern solution that meets your guests where they are: on their smartphones.
Why Businesses Are Making the Switch
Traditional tip jars are nostalgic, but they rely on one thing: cash. And cash is disappearing fast.
Guests who would gladly leave €2 or €4 for their coffee or sandwich are often left with no option. POS terminals sometimes offer tipping, but they come with added tax and accounting overhead. That’s where digital tipping steps in:
- No app required: Guest scans a QR code or taps NFC
- Instant experience: Tipping takes less than 15 seconds
- More convenient than cash: Works with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card
- No terminal or POS needed: Ideal even for mobile vendors or food trucks
💡 Businesses using digital tips often report higher tip frequency, since there’s no need to dig for spare change.
Less Admin. More Autonomy
One of the biggest wins for business owners? No money ever passes through your books.
GoTips operates as a commercial agent for each individual staff member. That means:
- Tips are paid directly to staff — not your business
- You have no tax or accounting liability
- Staff manage their own tax declarations
- You avoid any payroll complications or legal grey zones
This makes it perfect as a complement to terminal-based tips, or even a replacement in fast-paced, casual environments.
Works Anywhere You Place a Tag
You don’t need complex systems or integrations to start:
- Place branded QR/NFC tags on tables, receipts, tip jars, or badges
- Let your guests scan and tip in their own language and currency
- Track results in your dashboard and get feedback from customers
Many businesses use GoTips alongside traditional methods, offering choice without added complexity.
Designed for Hospitality
From small cafés to large hospitality chains, digital tipping solves a modern problem without introducing a new one.
- ☕ Cafés, bakeries, and street vendors: Replace outdated tip jars
- 🍽 Restaurants: Add a second tipping method with zero effort
- 🏨 Hotels and bars: Enable individual tipping for valets, porters, or bartenders
- 🍻 Events and pop-ups: Quick setup and no hardware to worry about
Ready to Offer Tips That Match Today’s Guests?
Thousands of tips are already flowing daily through GoTips across Europe — without POS systems, contracts, or subscriptions.
👉 See how it works
👉 How much it costs? (FREE 🤫)
👉 Talk to our team — we’re happy to help you get started
