Customer Guide

How to Tip a Worker

Tipping takes about 30 seconds. No app download, no account, no sign-up. Just scan, tap, and pay.

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Open your normal camera app

Your phone camera
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Step 01

Open Your Camera

Use your phone's built-in camera app. No need to download anything — works on iPhone and Android.

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slipatip.co.za/tip/thabo-m...

Tap the link that appears

Scanning the QR code
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Step 02

Scan the QR Code

Point your camera at the worker's QR code. A link will pop up — tap it. It opens their personal tip page in your browser.

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slip a tip
T
Thabo Molefe
Waiter · Cape Town Grill

Select amount

R15
R20
R50
R100
R200
TotalR50.00
Pay R50.00
Worker's tip page
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Step 03

Choose an Amount

Tap a quick amount — R15, R20, R50, R100, or R200. You'll see the worker's name and employer so you know it's the right person.

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Secure Checkout
Card number
4242 •••• •••• ••••
Expiry
12 / 28
CVV
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Pay R50.00
Powered by Stitch · 3D Secure
PCI-DSS L1
3D Secure
Stitch secure checkout
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Step 04

Enter Card Details

Enter your bank card number, expiry date, and CVV. All card data is handled by Stitch — Slip a Tip never sees or stores your card. Payment is secured with 3D Secure authentication via your banking app.

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Tip Sent!

R50.00 sent to Thabo Molefe

AmountR50.00
WorkerThabo Molefe
StatusCompleted

Thank you for tipping!

Confirmation screen
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Step 05

Done! Tip Sent

That's it. The worker receives your tip instantly in their digital wallet. You'll see a confirmation screen. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.

Your payment is secure

All payments are processed by Stitch, a PCI-DSS compliant South African payment provider. Your card details are never shared with Slip a Tip. Every transaction is authenticated with 3D Secure through your bank.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to download an app?
No. You scan the QR code with your normal phone camera and the tip page opens in your browser. No app required.
Is my card information safe?
Yes. All payment processing is handled by Stitch (PCI-DSS compliant). Slip a Tip never sees or stores your card details. Payments are authenticated with 3D Secure through your bank.
Can I tip using EFT or e-wallet?
Currently we support bank card payments only (Visa, Mastercard). This ensures instant delivery to the worker.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Customers don't need an account. You just scan, tap, pay, and go.
What payment amounts can I choose?
Quick amounts of R15, R20, R50, R100, and R200 are available.
Can I get a receipt?
You'll see a confirmation page after payment. Your bank statement will also show the transaction.
What if I tipped the wrong person?
Tips are non-refundable once completed. If there was an error, please contact your bank directly for a chargeback.
Does the full tip go to the worker?
90% of your tip goes directly to the worker. A total 10% fee (Stitch processing + Slip a Tip platform) is deducted from the tip at the time of payment.