How to Set Up Tip Alerts on Kick (2025)
Accept CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, and Ko-fi tips on your Kick stream with automatic on-screen alerts. Complete setup guide.
Kick has quickly become one of the most popular streaming platforms thanks to its 95/5 subscription revenue split. But when it comes to direct tips, Kick doesn't have a built-in system like Twitch Bits or YouTube Super Chat.
That makes external tip alerts essential for Kick streamers who want to accept viewer payments. This guide shows you how to set up automatic tip alerts for CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Ko-fi, and Buy Me a Coffee on your Kick stream.
Why Tips Matter on Kick
Kick subscriptions give you 95% of the $4.99 sub price (~$4.74). But tips via CashApp or Venmo give you 100% with zero fees. Plus, tips are available to all streamers — you don't need to meet Kick's partnership requirements to start earning.
Kick's Monetization Landscape
| Method | Requirements | You Keep | Alert Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick Subscriptions | Kick partnership | 95% | Built-in |
| Tips (CashApp/Venmo) | None | 100% | Stream Alert |
| Tips (PayPal) | None | ~97% | Stream Alert / SE / SL |
| Tips (Ko-fi/BMAC) | None | 95-100% | Stream Alert (webhook) |
Setting Up Tip Alerts on Kick
Step 1: Set Up Stream Alert
- Create account at streamalert.gg
30-day free trial, no credit card required
- Connect Gmail
For automatic CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal tip detection
- Add your payment accounts
$cashtag, @venmo, PayPal email, Ko-fi/BMAC webhooks
- Customize alerts
Design, sounds, TTS, tip tiers, minimum amount
Step 2: Add to OBS
- Open OBS Studio
- Sources → Add (+) → Browser
- Paste your Stream Alert overlay URL
- Set Width: 1920, Height: 1080
- Check “Shutdown source when not visible”
- Click OK and position the source
Step 3: Stream to Kick
- Go to Kick Dashboard → Stream Key
- Copy your stream key
- In OBS: Settings → Stream → Service: Custom → paste Kick's RTMP URL and stream key
- Start streaming — tip alerts are now active
One Setup, Any Platform
Since Stream Alert works through OBS (not Kick directly), the same setup works if you switch between Kick, Twitch, YouTube, or any other platform.
Kick-Specific Optimization
Add Links to Your Kick Bio
Kick lets you add links to your channel page. Include your CashApp, Venmo, Ko-fi, and BMAC links there.
Use Botrix for Chat Commands
Botrix is the most popular chatbot for Kick. Set up !tip, !cashapp, !venmo, and !kofi commands to share payment info in chat.
Leverage Kick's Gifting Culture
Kick viewers are accustomed to gifted subs. Channel that generosity toward tips by running tip goals and challenges during stream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kick have built-in tipping?
Kick doesn't have a built-in tip system like Twitch Bits or YouTube Super Chat. External tools like Stream Alert are essential for accepting direct tips.
Do I need Kick partnership to accept tips?
No. External tips work for any Kick streamer. Partnership is only needed for Kick subscriptions.
Can I use StreamLabs or StreamElements on Kick?
Yes, both support Kick for PayPal-based tips. However, neither supports CashApp or Venmo. For full payment coverage, use Stream Alert.
Will the same tip alert setup work if I switch to Twitch?
Yes. Stream Alert integrates with OBS, not the streaming platform. Your tip alerts work identically on Kick, Twitch, YouTube, or any other platform.
Start Accepting Tips on Kick
Kick doesn't have built-in tipping — which makes Stream Alert essential. Set up in 5 minutes and start accepting CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Ko-fi, and BMAC tips on your Kick stream.