Empowering South Africa’s informal workers

The Instant, App-Free Tipping Solution

Tipsy is the app-free digital payment solution that allows anyone to tip car-guards using using any payment method including Apple pay and Google pay.

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About Tipsy

Tipsy is a proudly South African digital tipping and payment solution, designed to uplift the hardworking individuals in our vibrant informal sector. Using Tipsy, Tippers can reward Tippees (car guards, vendors, etc.) instantly — with NO NEED TO DOWNLOAD AN APP!

Seamless Digital Tipping

Tippees receive a unique QR code, enabling instant tips without the need for apps or banking apps.

Empowering Informal Workers

Every tip supports hardworking South Africans, helping them access financial freedom and real opportunities.

Safe and Secure Transactions

Tipsy ensures fast, secure payments, protecting both tippers and tippees with trusted technology.

Instant Tipping in Three Simple Steps

SCAN QR

Scan the unique QR code presented by the tippee

Select tip amount

Select any tip amount (no need to download an app or sign in).

Tip

Tip the Tippee by completing the payment

Rate and review

Rate the tippee and leave a review (Optional)

Seamless Tipping 💳

App Free ⚡

What Our Tippees say

With tipsy I now make R300 every day instead of R150 or R200, I now have just enough money to pay for my transport home every day

Sam

lynwood

It works good, I make a lot more now. I can now give my daughter money for school food.

Rama

Hillcrest

It is easy and good, I sign-up fast and easy with my agent, no issues with the app. I was not robbed since I start using tipsy.

Jeams

sunnyside

I am actually a delivery driver, I only use it to save my money safely and make my budget and buy airtime, I now save a lot of money.

Rodrick

fourways

I make so much more now, I used to use an other QR code app, but they took 10% of everything, and was hard to get my money. Now I use tipsy the same as a banking app.

Charlie

hatfield

Why Car-guards prefer tipsy over all other options

— No App Needed

Neither the Tipper nor the Tippee needs any app to use our services.

— Enhanced Safety

Car guards are less vulnerable to theft as they do not carry cash anymore.

— Seamless Tipping for Customers

Its easier and faster to tip and get tipped using tipsy as opposed to any other method.

— Lowest fees in the market

Tippees keep more of their hard-earned money, thanks to The lowest transaction fees in the market.

— Increased Earnings for Car Guards

Car guards typically see an increase of over 40% in their earnings once they become a tipsy tippee.

Find Tipsy Locations Near You

Soon we will be in every mall and shopping centre in South Africa. Keep your eyes peeled for carguards, street vendors, or other informal workers who have the distinct tipsy QR codes.

The Tipsy network

Tipsy goes beyond digital tipping, we're building a platform where South Africa's informal workers can showcase their skills, connect with real opportunities, and generate a sustainable income.

When Tippees sign up, they're invited to list their skills and services, from gardening and construction to cleaning, security, plumbing, and more. Each profile includes a personal description, skill tags, and location.

Prospective employers or community members can search the Tipsy network to find reliable, local service providers and hire them directly through the platform. After the job is done, employers can rate and review the Tippees service, helping them build a strong reputation for future work opportunities.

By connecting informal workers to real opportunities, Tipsy becomes more than just a way to give, it becomes a way to build.

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