Trust and safety
Is tippos legit? Here’s how to check.
Yes. tippos is a tipping app run by tippos Technologies, Inc., with payments processed by Stripe. Receiving tips is free, and nothing is charged until the tip is claimed. To check a tip, go directly to tippos.app/claim and enter your code.
Is this tip real?
What to check
- The website is tippos.app, not a look-alike.
- The code works on tippos.app/claim and shows a real tip after you sign in.
- Receiving tips is free. Nobody should ask you to pay.
- Enter the code yourself at tippos.app/claim.
Who runs tippos
tippos is operated by tippos Technologies, Inc. It’s a U.S. app for leaving tips by card for people you’d normally tip in cash, such as housekeepers, valets, stylists and drivers.
Payments are processed by Stripe. Tips are left and claimed at tippos.app. Tipping guides and calculators are available at discover.tippos.app.
You can contact the company at contact@tippos.app.
What a real tip looks like
A tip comes with a one-time claim code or QR code.
- Claim code: a one-time code you enter yourself at tippos.app/claim.
- Claim link or QR code: both open a page that starts with tippos.app/claim/qr.
- Shared by message, it reads “You got a tip! Tap to claim it”, with the link and the code.
Codes work for 7 days after the tip is left. If a tip isn’t claimed in time, the giver isn’t charged. A code has no cash value and cannot be sold or used to buy anything.
If someone left you a tip
Go directly to tippos.app/claim and enter your code, or use the QR code.
Sign in to see the tip amount, the giver’s optional message and the type of service. Confirm the tip is for a service you personally provided.
Receiving tips is free. To receive your payout, complete Stripe’s verification and payout setup, including adding a bank account, within 14 days after claiming. Stripe pays out to an account verified in your name, on its payout schedule.
You add your bank details only in Stripe’s payout setup, which you start from your tippos account on tippos.app.
Never send a sign-in code to anyone. Enter it only on tippos.app.
If you’re leaving a tip
Leave a tip by card at tippos.app and give the recipient the one-time claim code or QR code.
Nothing is charged until the tip is claimed. You pay the tip plus a platform fee. The full tip is credited to the recipient’s Stripe account.
Your receipt lists the tip, platform fee and total separately. Your card statement shows the recipient’s name followed by “* TIPPOS TIP”.
The recipient does not see your name or contact details.
How to spot a fake
Be cautious if someone:
- Asks you to pay, send money or buy something to claim a tip.
- Sends a link to any website other than tippos.app, including look-alikes.
- Asks for your password, card number, bank details or sign-in code by message, or on a site that isn’t tippos.app.
- Pressures you by DM to act quickly or open a link before checking it.
tippos never asks for those details by email, text or DM. Sign-in codes belong only on tippos.app.
When something looks off, don’t use the link. Open tippos.app yourself.
Not sure? Here’s what to do
You don’t need to trust a link someone sent you. Check the tip yourself.
- 1Don’t tap a suspicious link. Open your browser and type tippos.app yourself.
- 2Check the code. Go to tippos.app/claim and enter the code. Sign in to view the tip details.
- 3Ask us if you’re unsure. Email contact@tippos.app about anything that looks unusual.
- 4Suspect something? If you shared card or bank details with a suspicious site or person, contact your bank or card issuer.
Frequently asked questions
General
Is tippos a scam?+
No. tippos is a tipping app operated by tippos Technologies, Inc., with payments processed by Stripe. Real claim links start with tippos.app/claim, and receiving tips is free.
What should I do if I receive a suspicious tippos link?+
Don’t tap it. Type tippos.app into your browser yourself and enter the code at tippos.app/claim. You can email contact@tippos.app, and if you shared card or bank details with a suspicious site or person, contact your bank or card issuer.
If you received a tip
How do I know if my tippos code is real?+
Enter it yourself at tippos.app/claim and sign in. A real code shows the tip amount, the giver’s optional message and the type of service. If someone sent you a link instead, don’t tap it; type tippos.app into your browser.
Do I have to pay to receive a tip on tippos?+
No. Receiving tips on tippos is free. The person leaving the tip pays the tip amount plus a platform fee.
Why does tippos ask me to verify my identity?+
tippos uses Stripe for payment processing and payouts. To receive your tip, you complete Stripe’s verification and payout setup so Stripe can pay out to an account verified in your name.
How long do I have to claim a tippos tip?+
A tippos claim code works for 7 days after the tip is left. After claiming, you have 14 days to complete Stripe’s verification and payout setup, including adding a bank account. If the tip isn’t claimed within 7 days, the giver isn’t charged.
If you're leaving a tip
When does tippos charge my card?+
Nothing is charged until the tip is claimed. When charged, the payment is made on the recipient’s Stripe account, and your card statement shows the recipient’s name followed by “* TIPPOS TIP”.
Can the person receiving my tip see my personal information?+
The recipient does not see your name or contact details.