How to Use Medium’s Tipping Feature Through PayPal

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Medium’s tipping feature allows readers to show appreciation for articles they enjoy by leaving a monetary tip. Currently, Medium primarily uses Stripe for processing payments, but you can indirectly use PayPal to tip Medium writers through Stripe. Here’s how:

1. **Access Medium**: Visit the Medium website or open the Medium app on your device.

2. **Find an Article to Tip**: Browse through articles until you find one that you’d like to support with a tip.

3. **Click on the Clap Icon**: Near the bottom of the article, you’ll see a “clap” icon, which is Medium’s way of measuring appreciation. Click on this icon to open the tipping options.

4. **Select the “Tip” Option**: After clicking on the clap icon, you should see a “Tip” option. Click on it to proceed.

5. **Choose the Amount to Tip**: Medium typically offers predefined tip amounts, such as $2, $5, or $10. Select the amount you’d like to tip the writer.

6. **Choose Payment Method**: Since Medium primarily uses Stripe for payments, you’ll need to use a payment method supported by Stripe. This can include credit/debit cards and Apple Pay. However, if you prefer to use PayPal, you can indirectly do so by linking your PayPal account to a card that Stripe supports.

7. **Link PayPal to Your Card**: If you haven’t already linked your PayPal account to a card that Stripe supports, you’ll need to do so. This involves adding your PayPal account as a payment method to your card within the Stripe dashboard.

8. **Complete the Payment**: Once you’ve selected the tip amount and payment method (linked to PayPal), follow the prompts to complete the payment.

9. **Confirmation**: After the payment is processed successfully, you should receive a confirmation message indicating that your tip has been sent to the writer.

It’s worth noting that while you can indirectly use PayPal to tip Medium writers through Stripe, the process involves linking your PayPal account to a card accepted by Stripe. Additionally, Medium’s tipping feature may evolve over time, so it’s a good idea to check their official support resources for the most up-to-date information on payment methods and procedures.