Tipping
Tipping norms
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Tips are voluntary under Panamanian consumer law, and restaurants may not force them. Many restaurants suggest 10% on the bill, which you can decline if it has been added.
Good to know
Check the bill for a 'propina' line before adding more; 10% is customary for good service.
Details
- Complaints
- ACODECO (consumer protection authority)
- Legal status
- Voluntary (Ley 45 de 2007, art. 56, as amended by Ley 34 de 2016)
- Added to bill
- Customer is not obliged to pay a tip included in the total
- Typical restaurant tip
- 10% suggested by many restaurants; percentage not set by law
Sources
- tvn-2.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- prensa.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
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