Shukran for Tour Guides | Digitize Tips Directly to Your Pocket
Smiling safari tour guide holding a Shukran QR code card

Digital Tips for Guides

Shukran provides you a personal account to receive card tips in all major global currencies.

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Why other guides use Shukran

Withdraw your tips
after 2 working days

Your tips clear on a predictable schedule. No chasing, no waiting on an agency.

Accept major cards

Guests tip with whatever card they already carry.CardsUnionPay

Accept tips from major currencies

Guests pay in their own currencies. You receive it in yours

Receive Card Tips Easily from your Guests

1

Present your QR code

Share the QR code in your app or from your package to your guests.

Share your QR code from the Shukran app
Guest tipping screen
2

Guest tips

Your guest enters the amount, payment method & tips.

3

Manage your tips

See incoming transactions, save/manage or withdraw your tips after two working days.

Shukran Pocket app home screen

Start receiving tips in 3 simple steps

1

Download the app

Get the Shukran app free on the App Store or Google Play. It takes less than a minute to install.

App StoreGoogle Play
2

Register yourself

Create your account and submit your KYC details so we can verify you and set up your payouts.

Full namePhone numberEmailNational IDGuide Certification (TRA/VETA/TANAPA)
3

Onboarding

A member of our team will reach out to walk you through your personal onboarding package and get you receiving tips.

Your complete package

"Tap-to-Tip" card

Get your own card with your QR code that guests can scan or tap to tip you.

Shukran Tour Guide Tap-to-Tip card, front and back

They tried it. Here's what they said.

Dennis Ole Muli.
Dennis Ole Muli.
Tour Guide, Hemingways Mara

"I've received over USD 40,000 in tips through Shukran over the past three years. The platform has made it easy for guests from anywhere in the world to show their appreciation. It's reliable, seamless, and has truly made a difference in my work."

Abubakar.
Abubakar.
Nairobi Based Tour Guide

"For years, we've watched guests want to tip but struggle because they had little to no cash left after a safari. I’m happy that I won’t miss out on tips anymore thanks to Shukran."

Things guides usually ask.

Yes — you'll need a basic smartphone to receive tip notifications and access your Pocket app. Your guest doesn't need to download anything.

our national ID, a Guide certificate (depending on the country), your phone number and email. Our team will walk you through everything when we onboard you.

Tips are available for withdrawal after 2 working days of the guest paying. You'll be notified in your Pocket app as soon as they're ready.

No. Tips go directly into your personal Shukran account. Your agency has no visibility into or access to your tip income.

Every QR code comes with a short link guests can type directly. Our team will show you how to handle this during your onboarding session.

No, transaction costs apply. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

Simple — download the Shukran Pocket app, sign in and register yourself, and start receiving tips. Our onboarding team will also be in touch with more info or if you need help.