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.

Does "Kuver" count as a tip in Turkey?

No, kuver is a cover charge for bread and tableware that goes to the establishment, not to the server.

🇹🇷 Europe/Asia • TRY (₺)

Tipping in Turkey: 2026 Etiquette, Rates & Customs

In Turkey, tipping ("Bahşiş") is a deep-rooted cultural tradition reflecting appreciation for hospitality. In restaurants, 10–15% is standard when service charge is not included.

Cultural Context & Etiquette

Turkish diners frequently face awkward moments when paying by card, as legacy POS machines lack a tip prompt. Contactless QR codes are rapidly modernizing tipping in Istanbul, Bodrum, and Antalya.

Sector Breakdown

Restaurants & Meyhanes: 10% - 15% — Even if a kuver (cover charge) is listed, 10% is customary for the waitstaff.
Cafes & Tea Gardens: ₺20 - ₺50 or 10% — Left on the table or placed in the counter tip box.
Bars & Nightlife: 10% - 15% — Left in the leather bill folder via cash or digital QR.
Hotels & Valets: ₺50 - ₺100 per service — Handed directly to the valet or bellboy.
Taxis: Round up fare — Rounding up by ₺20–₺50 is standard.

Cash vs Digital Tipping

Turkey is one of Europe’s largest card-payment markets. Table QR codes ensure waitstaff receive gratuities in a largely cashless society.

Hospitality Business Operators in Turkey

Turkish hospitality venues use Naponi to merge table QR tips with end-of-day cash box tips into a unified, fair staff distribution.

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