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Tipping App for Surf Instructors

You helped them catch their first wave. Nobody brings a wallet to the beach — but they can still tip you from their phone.

Why TipMe

Why TipMe
for Surf Instructors?

The beach is the most wallet-free environment imaginable. TipMe lets surf instructors collect tips right on the sand — students just grab their phone from their bag and scan.

First-time surfers are highly motivated to tip

Catching a first wave is an emotional, unforgettable experience. Students in that moment of excitement want to tip their instructor — TipMe makes sure they can.

Beach environments are completely cashless by nature

Nobody brings a wallet surfing. A QR code at the surf school sign-in point or board rack is the only realistic tipping option for instructors.

Surf schools serve international tourists

Beach destinations attract visitors from all over the world — many with no local currency. TipMe works with any card from any country.

How much should you tip a surf instructor?

15–20% of the lesson cost

Tip your surf instructor 15–20% of the lesson cost, or about $10–20 for a standard group lesson. Give more for a private session, for hauling and rinsing your gear, or for getting a nervous first-timer up on the board. Since nobody carries cash on the beach, a QR-code tip from your phone is the practical option.

How it works

Up and earning
in minutes.

Accept tips from cards simply, quickly, and securely. Just register in few minutes.

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Create Profile

Get your tip page ready in minutes. Best decision you'll make today.

JL
Jamie Larson
Hotel Concierge · Grand Vista
Live
Tips today
$64
This week
$312
This month
$1,140
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Share QR Code

Show your QR code on your phone screen or print it out.

QR Code
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Receive Tips

Customers scan your code and tip you instantly.

Sarah K.2 min ago+$18
Marcus T.14 min ago+$25
Alex R.1 hr ago+$12
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Withdrawal of money

To withdraw funds, you only need to specify your bank account or credit card for instant payout.

Account number••• 4821
Withdrawal$312.00
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Payments

Accepted
payment methods.

Your customers can tip using any major credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay — no app download required.

Apple Pay
Google Pay
Tap To Pay
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
Cash App
Crypto
Bank Transfer
QR Placement

Where to place
your QR code.

Your QR code works everywhere — on a table, a badge, or a screen. Pick what fits your workflow.

Display on name badges

Name badge on a lanyard with a TipMe QR code printed on it

Show on your phone

Smartphone displaying a TipMe QR code on its screen

QR code on the table

Thank-you card with a TipMe QR code standing on a cafe table

Stick on any surface

Round sticker with a TipMe QR code applied to a countertop

Wear as a pin badge

Pin-back button badge printed with a TipMe QR code

Share as a link

Text message conversation where a worker shares their TipMe tipping link with a guest

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