Security & Stripe Tips
​Busker Coins uses Stripe to process tips securely. Stripe is a trusted global payment provider that helps protect personal and payment information through industry-standard security.
What this means for you: tipping is simple, secure, and built for real-life live music moments.
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How tipping works For fans
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Scan the musician’s QR code
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Choose a tip amount ($2, $5, or $10)
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Pay securely through Stripe
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You’re done — the musician receives the tip through their connected Stripe account
No awkwardness. No cash. Just support.
For musicians
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Create your Busker Coins profile
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Connect your Stripe account (one-time setup)
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Share your QR code at gigs, venues, or street performances
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Receive tips through Stripe payouts based on your Stripe settings
How Busker Coins uses Stripe
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Busker Coins uses Stripe to:
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Process card payments securely
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Transfer tips to musicians through their connected accounts
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Help manage fraud prevention and payment disputes
Busker Coins does not handle or store credit card details.
Payments are submitted directly through Stripe’s secure checkout/payment flow.
Security & privacy
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We don’t store card details
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Busker Coins does not store:
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Credit card numbers
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CVV codes
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Full banking details
Your payment information is processed by Stripe using secure encryption.
Secure connections
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Our site uses HTTPS (secure connection)
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Sensitive payment steps are handled through Stripe’s secure infrastructure
Fraud prevention
Stripe includes built-in tools designed to help detect and reduce fraudulent payments.
Refunds, disputes, and chargebacks
Tips are usually non-refundable
Tips are voluntary support for musicians, so they are generally not refundable, except where required by law.
If something went wrong
If you made a tip by mistake or encountered a technical issue, contact us:
[your email address]
If a payment is unauthorized, contact your card provider immediately. Stripe may handle disputes according to their process.
Frequently Ask Questions
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Do I need to download an app to tip?
No. Fans can tip through their phone browser after scanning the QR code.
Is Stripe safe?
Stripe is widely used for secure online payments and follows strict security standards.
Does Busker Coins take my card info?
No — your card details are handled by Stripe.
How do musicians receive payouts?
Musicians receive tips through their connected Stripe account. Payout timing depends on Stripe’s payout schedule and the musician’s settings.
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Do you charge a platform fee?
No. During beta, Busker Coins does not charge a platform fee.
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Are there any fees at all?
Standard payment processing fees from the payment provider may apply.
What currency are tips processed in?
Tips are currently processed in USD.
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Need help?
Questions about tipping, payouts, or security?
Email us: buskercoins@gmail.com