Be one of the Founding 500.
The first 500 workers on Thankly get the 2% platform fee for life — half the standard rate — plus a permanent Founding Member badge, a premium physical QR card, and early access to everything we build.
Checking spots…
Who this is for
Servers. Bartenders. Barbers. Stylists. Valets. Hotel and housekeeping staff. If you work for tips, this was built for you.
What Founding 500 members get
2% for life.
Every other worker pays the standard 4% platform fee. You never will.
The badge.
A permanent Founding Member mark on your tipping page. You were here first, and everyone who tips you will see it.
The card.
A premium physical QR card for your station, counter, or badge — founding members only.
First access.
Every new tool we ship, you get before anyone else.
Monthly contests.
Bring other workers to Thankly: the top 3 recruiters each month win $200, $100, and $50. Post your best Thankly moment with #MyThanklyMoment: best post each month wins $100.
How it works
- 1Claim your spot and create your profile — about 2 minutes
- 2Get your personal QR code and tipping page
- 3Customers scan and tip in seconds — no cash, no app on their side
- 4Your money arrives through payouts processed by Stripe
Why only 500
Because the first workers on Thankly aren't just users — they're the reason this works. The Founding 500 shape the product, star in the story, and keep the 2% rate forever. When the counter hits zero, the program closes for good.
2% lifetime rate applies to the Thankly platform fee for Founding 500 members per the Terms of Service; payment processing fees are separate. Contests are limited to active workers; official contest rules at getthankly.com/contest-rules. Thankly is not a bank; payments and payouts are processed through Stripe. Payout timing depends on account verification, bank eligibility, and processing timelines.