Tap to Pay on iPhone

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From small shops to large operations, now your business can accept in‑person, contactless payments with just an iPhone.*
It’s easy, secure and private — and no extra terminals or hardware are needed.

Take payments.
Anytime, anywhere.

When you accept payments on an iPhone you can do business in more places. That means reaching new customers, selling on the go and exploring new setups — like pop-ups and queue busting.

Accept all kinds
of contactless
payments.

Easy to set up.
Easy to use.

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Lower your overhead.

There’s no need to invest in or manage card readers and terminals, whether you’re expanding or just starting out.

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Protects PINs, payments
and personal data.**

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Works with your favourite payment app.

Tap to Pay on iPhone works with hundreds of payment apps, so no matter what business you’re in, there’s an app that’s right for you. Simply enable Tap to Pay on iPhone in the payment app you already use or download a new one.

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Find out how businesses everywhere use Tap to Pay on iPhone.

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Developers

Build support in
your payment app.

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Questions? Answers.

  • Tap to Pay on iPhone requires iPhone XS or later.

  • Tap to Pay on iPhone works best with the latest version of iOS. To update to the latest version of iOS on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Then tap Download and Install.

  • With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments on your iPhone — from physical debit and credit cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets, including Android. Ask your payment app provider to confirm the contactless card brands you can accept with Tap to Pay on iPhone.

  • Accepting payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone is easy. First enable Tap to Pay on iPhone in the payment-enabled app of your choice. Then open the payment app, enter the purchase amount and present your iPhone to your customer. Customers can hold their card horizontally or place their payment device directly over the contactless payment icon. They can pay with a physical debit or credit card, Apple Pay or other digital wallets, including Android. For more information, review the Tap to Pay on iPhone instructions.

  • If your sales associates need more information on accepting payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone, they can refer to merchant education videos and access additional resources including merchant signage.

  • Additional information about using Tap to Pay on iPhone, integrating Tap to Pay on iPhone with your business, and troubleshooting Tap to Pay on iPhone is available on the Tap to Pay on iPhone Merchant Frequently Asked Questions page.