Table-service restaurants and bars commonly include 10% service, so no extra tip is needed. A small voluntary tip for especially helpful taxi or hotel service is appreciated.
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Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsUsually included
Table-service restaurants and bars commonly include 10% service, so no extra tip is needed. A small voluntary tip for especially helpful taxi or hotel service is appreciated.
Before paying: Check for an included service charge or gratuity. If adding a card tip, confirm the total before completing payment; with cash, make clear what is a tip and what change you need.
Bars & cafésAdvice & exceptionsUsually included
Table-service bars commonly include 10% service, with no further tip needed.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsOptional for Grab rides
Grab says tips are not required. This describes the app’s policy, not a mandatory percentage.
When & how: Use the post-ride tipping option when available.
Cash or card: The cited feature requires a cashless payment method.
Hotels & resortsAdvice & exceptionsOptional extra
Helpful hotel staff may appreciate a voluntary tip; there is no verified per-role national amount here.
Food deliveryAdvice & exceptionsOptional in-app tip
Where Grab offers tipping, you choose the amount and can remove a preset tip. The delivery charge is separate.
When & how: Check the order’s tip setting before confirming payment.
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Keep a prepaid airport transfer separate from a metered taxi or a full-day driver. For tour budgets, check the unit and whether guide and driver tips are separate.
If you choose to give a personal cash tip, use a currency the recipient can spend and make its purpose clear. Card payment for the bill does not guarantee a card-tip facility. Check the final total before approving it.
For a prepaid tour or resort stay, read the gratuity inclusions. A service fee, a staff tip pool and an individual guide tip may cover different people.
