Twitter has confirmed plans to offer users a Tip Jar.
News of the feature was first revealed via a leak earlier in the year, and the social network has now revealed Tip Jar is indeed a real feature, allowing creators to receive money from their followers.
After news first suggested the company was working on tip jar technology earlier this year, it has now been confirmed by the asocial netoAfter some rumors and hints found in its mobile app, Twitter announced today that it is now rolling out the new “Tip Jar” feature to some users. With this new option, creators on Twitter will be able to easily receive money from their followers.
show your love, leave a tip
now testing Tip Jar, a new way to give and receive money on Twitter 💸
more coming soon… pic.twitter.com/7vyCzlRIFc
— Twitter (@Twitter) May 6, 2021
For those who can access the feature, the option can be enabled inside of your profile, and then other Twitter users can send you money as a “tip” or “thank you” through third-party payment services such as Patreon and PayPal. Unlike some services, however, Twitter is not taking a cut from the service; users are instead sent to these third parties, which is an interesting move and one many will be happy with.
Want to know whether you can add a Tip Jar to your account? Go to your profile, click on the Edit Profile button, and then you’ll see Tip Jar in the options, where you can connect your payment services.
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