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It's time to flip the script on tipping. Learn why tipping is out of control and join the movement to end outdated tipping practices and promote fair wages and transparent pricing.
WHY TIPPING IS BROKEN
You're not alone if you're fed up with the current tipping culture. Tipping has evolved from a voluntary reward to a mandatory expectation, leading to economic inequality, pressure on consumers, and a lack of transparency in pricing.
Economic Inequality
Tipped workers face unpredictable income, often struggling to make ends meet due to inconsistent tips.
Businesses continue to rely on tips instead of offering fair wages, leaving workers financially vulnerable.
Businesses continue to rely on tips instead of offering fair wages, leaving workers financially vulnerable.
Pressure to Tip
Tipping has become a social obligation, with customers feeling pressured to tip regardless of service quality. The expectation to tip is everywhere, from coffee shops to self-checkout kiosks.
Tipping Culture is Out of Control
30% of Americans believe tipping culture has spiraled, with tips now expected in nearly every transaction—even for services that traditionally didn’t involve tipping.
Lack of Transparency
Hidden service fees and unclear tipping expectations leave customers unsure of the true cost of their experience until they’re prompted to tip.
Annoyance with Technology
Pre-set tip screens at cafes, food trucks, and even self-service counters contribute to tipping fatigue. These automated prompts feel more like demands than genuine suggestions.
Bias in Tipping
Tips often vary based on factors like skin color, gender, age, and appearance, leading to unfair compensation and perpetuating inequality among service workers.
WE HEAR YOU
A total of 66% of Americans share your frustration and have at least one negative feeling about tipping.
Many believe it's time for businesses to pay fair wages instead of relying on tips.
Many believe it's time for businesses to pay fair wages instead of relying on tips.
Illustration: "Which of the following statements do you agree with? Please select all that apply". Survey source: Gillespie, L. (2023, June 08). Bankrate.
72% of American adults observed that tipping is expected in more places now than it was five years ago.
This "tipflation," or "tip creep," enables businesses to push for tips while keeping employee wages low, further frustrating customers.
This "tipflation," or "tip creep," enables businesses to push for tips while keeping employee wages low, further frustrating customers.
Illustration: % of U.S. adults who say that tipping is expected compared with five years ago. Survey source: Drew DeSilver and Jordan Lippert, (2023, August 7-27). Pew Research Center.
64% of people think a tip is something you should give when you feel like it instead of something you always have to give.
While tipping was originally intended as a voluntary reward for good service, many now feel it has become more of an obligation.
While tipping was originally intended as a voluntary reward for good service, many now feel it has become more of an obligation.
Illustration: "What is a tip?" Survey source: Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer (Mar 13, 2024). WalletHub.
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON TIPPING
Tired of the pressure to tip every time you pay for a service? So are we.
Tipflip connects to your transactions, so you can tip thoughtfully and when it truly matters. No more awkward tip screens or pressure at the counter. Just honest, voluntary tipping—when and where you choose.
Tipflip connects to your transactions, so you can tip thoughtfully and when it truly matters. No more awkward tip screens or pressure at the counter. Just honest, voluntary tipping—when and where you choose.
HOW IT WORKS
Connect Your Bank Account
Securely link your bank account to Tipflip. We’ll never share your data, and you’re always in control.
Get Tip Suggestions
Whenever you dine at a restaurant, visit a café, or make a transaction at a venue that typically involves tipping, Tipflip will send you a gentle suggestion to tip.
Tip When It Feels Right
Review the service, and tip directly from the app if you feel it’s deserved. No pressure, no awkward moments.
Change the Tipping Culture
As Tipflip grows, our goal is to make tipping voluntary again. This will push businesses to offer fair wages to their employees, rather than relying on customers to cover those wages through tips. By changing the tipping culture, we’ll create a fairer, more transparent service industry where workers are paid what they deserve, and tips truly reflect exceptional service.
As Tipflip grows, our goal is to make tipping voluntary again. This will push businesses to offer fair wages to their employees, rather than relying on customers to cover those wages through tips. By changing the tipping culture, we’ll create a fairer, more transparent service industry where workers are paid what they deserve, and tips truly reflect exceptional service.
Your Privacy and Security Are Our Priority
- Bank-Level EncryptionYour financial data is protected with industry-leading security standards.
- You’re in ControlWe never process transactions without your permission. You can disconnect at any time.
- Private & ConfidentialYour tipping history and financial data are for your eyes only.
FAQ
Have questions about how Tipflip works and why it matters? We've got you covered. Below are some common questions and answers to help you understand how Tipflip is transforming the tipping culture and how you can be part of the change.
Tipflip is an app that connects to your bank account and suggests tips when you make purchases at venues where tipping is common, like restaurants and cafés.
After securely connecting your bank account, Tipflip reads your transaction history and sends you tipping suggestions for relevant venues. You decide when and how much to tip, all from the app. This shifts the tipping process from an on-the-spot obligation to a more thoughtful, voluntary action.
Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption and never store or share your financial data without your permission.
Tipflip removes the pressure of tipping on the spot. It helps you recognize great service when it matters, without the awkwardness of pre-set tip screens. Go ahead and join the waitlist to get notified when we launch.
Yes! Tipflip keeps a record of your tipping history, so you always know where and how much you've tipped.
Our ultimate goal is to make tipping a voluntary and thoughtful gesture of appreciation, with fair wages built into service prices. As the movement grows, we aim to eliminate the pressure to tip and foster a more transparent and equitable service industry.
Be the First to Simplify Your Tipping Experience
Join the waitlist to get early access to Tipflip and start tipping thoughtfully, without the pressure.
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