Still Using Tip Jars to Collect Tips?

Let’s be honest—tip jars are old school. They’re cute, sure. But in 2025, they’re just not cutting it anymore. Why? Because fewer people are carrying cash, and even fewer are dropping coins into a jar.

💸 Cash is disappearing fast

In the UK, only 13% of people use cash daily, and nearly 1 in 10 never use it at all 

That’s a huge shift from just a few years ago. In fact, cash made up 34% of all payments in 2017, but by 2023, it dropped to just 12%—and it’s still falling 

So if your business or side hustle still relies on a tip jar, you’re missing out on a growing number of customers who simply don’t carry cash.

📱 Mobile is the new normal

It’s not just about ditching coins—digital wallets are taking over. In the past decade, mobile payments in the UK have exploded. Digital wallets now make up 18% of in-store spending, and that’s expected to hit 33% by 2030

People are tapping their phones, scanning QR codes, and expecting fast, cashless ways to pay—and tip.

🚀 airtip.app makes tipping easy (and cash-free)

That’s where airtip.app comes in. We help service pros—like baristas, hairdressers, musicians, and delivery drivers—get tipped digitally. No more awkward “sorry, I don’t have cash” moments. Just a quick scan and done.

With airtip.app, you can:

• Get paid instantly via QR code

• Track your tips in real time

• Build trust with customers who want transparency

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Whether you’re a busker, beautician, dog walker, or bartender, airtip.app helps you earn more in a world that’s going cashless.