Do customers need to download an app or create an account to tip?

No. Customers simply scan the QR code using their standard phone camera, select a tip amount or staff member, and pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit cards, or instant bank wire.

Does Naponi hold customer funds in a digital wallet?

No. Naponi is non-custodial. Tips settle directly into the business payment account you configure (IBAN, Swift, routing numbers).

Can we track tips by employee or table?

Yes. Naponi supports both general venue QR codes and table-bound or staff-attributed QR codes, giving businesses granular real-time metrics and individual staff tracking.

Is "IVA" a tip on Spanish restaurant receipts?

No, IVA is Value Added Tax (usually 10% on food and drink); it is not a gratuity for the staff.

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Tipping in Spain: 2026 Etiquette, Rates & Customs

Tipping ("Propina") is completely voluntary in Spain. Servers receive fixed wages. However, leaving 5–10% or loose change is common appreciation for great tapas and table service.

Cultural Context & Etiquette

In traditional Spanish taverns, people drop small coins into the "Bote" jar. In Barcelona, Madrid, and Mallorca, 10% tips are appreciated in quality restaurants.

Sector Breakdown

Restaurants & Tapas Bars: 5% - 10% or €1 - €3 — Leave the coins on the small bill plate after paying.
Cafes & Churros: €0.20 - €0.50 — Leaving small cent change is traditional.
Bars & Taverns: ~€1 — Drop into the communal tip jar ("El bote").
Hotels: €1 - €2 per bag — €1 per bag for porters.
Taxis: Round up to next euro — Rounding up the fare is customary.

Cash vs Digital Tipping

Contactless card use is ubiquitous, but POS machines rarely prompt for tips. Table QR stands offer a direct digital channel.

Hospitality Business Operators in Spain

Venues across Ibiza, Costa del Sol, and Barcelona use Naponi to manage pooled summer staff tips transparently.

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