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QR Tip Jar and Crypto Payouts for Buskers and Small Bands

Boost earnings with scannable tips and quick merch checkout. Split earnings fairly among members—no cash counting.

0.5-1%
Processing Fee
$0
Monthly Cost
70%+
Savings
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Total (USD)$5.45
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Why Street Musicians Choose PortalPay

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More Tips

QR tips lower friction—fans can support instantly with their phone.

Increase tips by 20–40%
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Faster Merch

Preset QR amounts for common merch items speed checkout.

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Fair Splits

Auto-route tips and sales to members based on agreed percentages.

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Clean Records

Keep simple exports for festivals, visas, grants, or taxes.

Accepted here

Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

Calculate Your Savings

$1k$1k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$10,522/year
(99% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$4.50/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
POS/Card Reader$1743.60/mo
290.00% + $0.3 per transaction
Mobile Money$600.36/mo
100.00% + $0.03 per transaction
PortalPay (Crypto)$300.00/mo
50.00% + $0 per transaction
Annual with PortalPay
$54
Annual with Others
$10,575.84

Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

QR Tip Jar

Display a large QR with preset tip amounts and a thank-you note.

Example:

Fans scan and tip $2, $5, or $10 instantly during the set.

No card reader or cash handling needed

Setlist Merch

Create QR codes for CDs, stickers, shirts with preset prices.

Example:

Post-show line moves quickly—fans pay while chatting with the band.

Band Member Splits

Set split rules (e.g., equal shares or sound tech percentage).

Example:

Each tip and sale routes to member wallets instantly per rule.

Offline Festival Grounds

Record offline tallies and reconcile later after connectivity returns.

Example:

Festival day tallied offline; evening sync produces clean ledger.

Everything Included Free

QR Code Generator

Create scannable codes for tips and setlist merch items.

Usually $5–$15/mo elsewhere

Split Payouts

Distribute earnings to member wallets automatically per transaction.

Usually $10–$30/mo elsewhere

Offline Tally

Record tips and merch without connectivity; reconcile later.

Ledger Export

CSV exports of tips, sales, and splits for simple reporting.

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Street Musicians

  • Create or connect member wallets
  • Set tip presets and merch item prices
  • Configure split payout rules
  • Print/display QR codes near performance area
  • Start collecting tips and selling merch
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do fans need an app?

No. Most fans can scan the QR and pay with widely supported crypto wallets.

Can we mix cash and crypto?

Yes. Use offline tally to record cash tips and keep unified records.

How do splits work?

You set percentages or fixed amounts. The system routes earnings automatically.

Can we track merch inventory?

You can tag items and export sales for simple inventory reconciliation.

What Street Musicians Are Saying

"QR tips doubled our take-home and ended end-of-night cash counting."

Luisa
Duo Buskers – Lisbon
Tip volume up ~35%

"Fans buy stickers and CDs faster—our line shrank and we sold more."

Kofi
Highlife Trio – Accra

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Related Industries

Accepted here

Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

Technology partners

Microsoft AzureMicrosoft Azure
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon Web Services
ThirdwebThirdweb
Base (Ethereum L2)
EthereumEthereum
Crypto Payments for Street Musicians – QR Tip Jar, Setlist Merch, Band Splits • PortalPay