Tips by Cliq® · Tip Disbursements
Simplify Electronic Tip Management with One Connected Platform
Tips by Cliq® is an electronic tip management platform that helps businesses automate tip collection, allocation, and electronic distribution while reducing manual administration and improving operational visibility. Manage employee tip programs in one place, with support for prepaid cards, ACH payments, and configurable payout workflows.
One Platform for Tip Management
Tips by Cliq® supports each stage of the tip management process — from collection and allocation through distribution and reporting.
Tip Collection
Capture tip information from connected payment systems.
Tip Allocation
Apply configurable rules for individual tips, shared pools, or team-based distribution. Tip pooling and allocation rules are subject to federal and state law.
Electronic Distribution
Support electronic tip payments through ACH or Cards by Cliq® — Cliq’s reloadable prepaid card program for employees.
Centralized Reporting
Monitor tip activity, payment history, and distribution records from one dashboard.
Simplify Reconciliation
Keep centralized records that help finance and operations teams reconcile tip distributions more efficiently.
Support Employee Choice
Offer eligible employees electronic payment options based on your organization’s program.
How It Works
From Tip Collection to Employee Payout
Tips by Cliq® supports each stage of the process, with configurable rules and payout options defined before launch.
- CollectTip information is captured from connected payment systems
- AllocateConfigurable rules apply tips individually, through shared pools, or across teams
- DistributeApproved payouts move through ACH or Cards by Cliq® on your configured schedule
- ReportMonitor tip activity, payment history, and distribution records from one dashboard
Flexible Distribution Options
Flexible Tip Distribution
Every business has different operational requirements. Tips by Cliq® supports configurable distribution workflows.
- ACH Payments — distribute tip earnings electronically to employee bank accounts on your configured payout schedule
- Cards by Cliq® — provide reloadable prepaid cards for employees who prefer or require an alternative to a traditional bank account
- Configurable distribution schedules support payout timing that aligns with operational and payroll processes
- Prepaid card enrollment is offered as an employee option; requirements vary by state law and program configuration
Who It's For
Tips by Cliq® supports organizations across hospitality and other service-focused industries.
Restaurants
Restaurants
Simplify front-of-house and back-of-house tip management.
Hospitality
Hospitality Groups
Support centralized oversight across multiple properties and departments.
Service
Personal Services
Manage electronic tip programs for salons, spas, and other service-based businesses.
The Essentials
Frequently Asked
What is Tips by Cliq®?
Tips by Cliq® is an electronic tip management platform that helps businesses collect, allocate, track, and distribute employee tips through one connected system. It does not replace an employer's payroll, wage-payment, or tax responsibilities.
How can employees receive tip payments?
Depending on program configuration, businesses can distribute tips through ACH payments to employee bank accounts or through Cards by Cliq® reloadable prepaid cards. Payout timing depends on the approved program, funding flow, and bank timing.
Does Tips by Cliq® handle tip pooling?
Tips by Cliq® supports configurable rules for individual tips, shared pools, and team-based distribution. Tip pooling is subject to federal and state law, and configurations should be reviewed for legal compliance.
How do employees access funds?
Employee access depends on the configured card or disbursement program. Cardholders receive clear login, support, and account-information paths — see cardsbycliq.com.
Modernize Tip Management
Managing employee tips shouldn’t require manual calculations, cash distribution, or disconnected systems. Tips by Cliq® is designed to help businesses automate tip management, improve reporting, reduce administrative work, and connect employee payments with the rest of their financial operations.
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