Tips & Donations

Accept tips & donations from fans — PayPal or crypto, one link

Want fans to be able to send a quick tip, a thank-you, or pay for a small extra — without DMing you their PayPal or negotiating a price every time? Create one payment link, drop it in your bio, and let fans pay by card, PayPal or crypto. The money settles straight to your own PayPal or wallet.

The wall

"Just send it to my PayPal" doesn't scale

When a fan wants to send something extra, the usual options are clunky — and most weren't designed for quick, casual tipping at all.

  • Sharing your PayPal.me link or email in every DM is repetitive, and some fans won't have a PayPal account at all.
  • Posting a crypto wallet address publicly is intimidating for fans who've never used crypto — and useless for fans who only have a card.
  • Tip features built into a platform are limited to that platform's payment methods and cut, and don't help with off-platform support.
  • Without a record of tips, it's hard to know who's supported you, how much, or thank them properly.
The fix

A single tip link that takes almost any payment method

Create one PayRequest payment link set to "name your price" (or with suggested amounts), and share it once. Fans pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto — whatever they have — and it settles to your own connected PayPal or wallet.

One link for tips, of any amount

Create a 'name your price' payment link — fans choose how much to send, from a quick tip to a generous one-off gift.

Settles to PayPal or a crypto wallet

Connect a PayPal account (200+ markets) or a wallet for USDC — tips land directly there, with no bank account in between.

Works for digital extras too

The same link format works for a one-off 'extra photo' or custom request — set a fixed price instead of 'name your price'.

Reusable — share it everywhere

One link works in your bio, in a pinned post, or sent directly in a DM to a fan who's asked how to send something extra.

Walkthrough

Set up your tip link in under 10 minutes

01

Create a free PayRequest account

Sign up and connect a PayPal account or crypto wallet — this is where your tips and donations will settle.

2 min
02

Create a 'tip jar' payment link

Choose 'name your price' so fans can send any amount, or set suggested amounts like €3 / €5 / €10.

2 min
03

Add a label fans will recognize

Call it something simple — 'Send me a tip', 'Buy me a coffee', or 'Support my content' — whatever fits your audience.

1 min
04

Put the link in your bio or pinned post

Add it to your Instagram, X or TikTok bio, or pin it to the top of your OnlyFans/Fansly profile if the platform allows outbound links.

1 min
05

Fans pay, you get notified

A fan taps the link, pays by card, PayPal or crypto — no account needed on their end — and the tip settles to your PayPal or wallet.

Instant
Comparison

Ways to accept a tip, compared

MethodSetupMinimum amountPayment methodsTracking
"DM me your PayPal"None, but manual every timeNonePayPal only, if the fan has oneNone — easy to lose track
Ko-fi / Buy Me a CoffeeSeparate account, separate brandingOften a fixed amount per 'coffee'Card, PayPal (varies by plan)Basic, on their dashboard only
Platform 'tip' feature (if available)None, but subject to platform rules & cutSet by platformPlatform payment methods onlyInside platform only
Crypto wallet address posted publiclyNone, but intimidating for non-crypto fansNoneCrypto onlyOn-chain only, no labels
PayRequest tip linkBest5 minutes, once"Name your price" or suggested amountsCards, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay, cryptoEvery tip logged in your dashboard
Who this helps

For tips, gifts, and small extras

Models and creators wanting tips between posts

Not every fan wants to buy something specific — sometimes they just want to send appreciation. A flexible tip link gives them an easy way to do that.

Selling a one-off extra

A fan asks for one more photo or a short custom clip. Send them a fixed-price PayRequest link instead of negotiating payment details over DM.

Donations for a specific goal

Saving for new equipment, a trip, or a project? A 'name your price' donation link lets fans contribute toward something specific.

Fans without PayPal or crypto experience

Because checkout also accepts cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, fans who don't use PayPal or crypto can still tip you in seconds.

Under the hood

Why one link beats DM-based tipping

A dedicated tip link removes the back-and-forth, reaches fans regardless of what payment method they have, and gives you a clear record of every gift.

  • A dedicated tip link removes the friction of asking 'what's your PayPal?' every time someone wants to send something extra.
  • PayPal's 200+ market coverage plus card/Apple Pay/Google Pay support means almost any fan can pay, regardless of what they have set up.
  • Crypto (USDC) settlement is instant and on-chain — useful if you'd rather not route tips through a bank at all.
  • Every tip is logged with an amount and timestamp, so you always know what came in and when — unlike DM-based payments.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a tip link and a payment link for content?+
They use the same underlying tool. A tip link is usually set to 'name your price' so fans choose the amount. A content link has a fixed price and can include a pay-to-unlock block so the content only appears after payment.
Do fans need a PayRequest account to send a tip?+
No. Fans open your link, choose or enter an amount, and pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto — no account creation required on their side.
Where does the money go?+
Wherever you connect — a PayPal account (PayPal operates in 200+ markets) or a crypto wallet for USDC. There's no PayRequest-held balance sitting in between.
Can I use this if I don't have a US bank account?+
Yes — that's the point. PayPal and crypto wallets don't require a US bank account, so this works for creators in almost any country.
Is there a minimum tip amount?+
No fixed minimum from PayRequest. You can set suggested amounts (e.g. €3 / €5 / €10) or leave it fully open with 'name your price'.
What does PayRequest take from each tip?+
2% per successful payment, capped at €25 per transaction, on the Free plan — there's no monthly fee and every feature is included.
Make Tipping Easy

Give fans one easy way to support you

Create your free tip link, connect PayPal or a crypto wallet, and share it in your bio today.