Better Tips

Square tip guides

Straight answers for Square sellers on card tips: where the fee comes from, how tips get split between employees, and how to close a pay period without a spreadsheet.

Why does Square charge fees on tips?
Square's fee applies to the whole charge, tip included. See what that quietly costs a café in a year, and how to get the exact number.
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How does Better Tips split tips between employees?
Each transaction's tip is split equally among whoever was clocked in when it happened. Here's the rule, a worked example, and why it's traceable.
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Pay-period close checklist for Square sellers
A short, repeatable checklist for closing a pay period with Square and Better Tips, from open timecards to the CSV your payroll provider needs.
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