Twitter on Thursday rolled out a feature called the “Tip Jar,” that allows users to send and receive monetary support on the platform.
Tip Jar is an easy way to support the incredible voices that make up the conversation on Twitter. This is the first step in Twitter’s work to create new ways for people to receive and show support on Twitter – with money.
The company said
“Tip Jar is an easy way to support the incredible voices that make up the conversation on Twitter. This is the first step in our work to create new ways for people to receive and show support on Twitter – with money.”
How it works:
Starting Thursday, people who use Twitter in English will be able to send tips on iOs and Android.
- An account’s Tip Jar is enabled if its profile page shows the Tip Jar icon next to the “Follow” button.
- Once you’ve tapped the icon, you’ll be able to choose your preferred payment platform: Bandcamp, Cash App, Patreon, PayPal and Venmo.
For now, a limited group of people around the world who use Twitter in English can add Tip Jar to their profile and accept tips. This group includes creators, journalists, experts, and nonprofits. Soon, more people will be able to add Tip Jar to their profile. The company said it plans to expand the group and launch Tip Jar in more languages in the future.
