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Simplify your checkout experience with a swift and secure way to make payments.

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  1. More Tutorials from the Community
  2. What makes it a good payment collection option?
  3. How to Use Tap to Pay
  4. Supported Devices
  5. Join the Beta Program to activate Tap 2 Pay

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More Tutorials from the Community

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More Tutorials from the Community

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https://youtu.be/IPKIkQD7jdw

POS (Point of Sale) Collections are now possible through this option. Tap 2 Pay offers a checkout experience like no other with its swift and secure way to collect payments.

Covered in this article:

Please Note:

This feature is currently available ONLY for US locations. It will only be available once you join the BETA program (For other countries outside the US). Check the links at the end of the article to join the Beta Program.

What makes it a good payment collection option?

1. Seamless Transactions - Completing transactions via POS has never been smoother with Tap to Pay. It works with compatible contactless payment options.

2. Speed and Convenience - Tap your customers' compatible card or smartphone using the App, and you're done! No swiping, no PINS, and no signatures. It's that easy!

3. Enhanced Security - Rest assured, your and your customers' financial information is always protected. Tap to Pay uses cutting-edge encryption technology to safeguard your transactions. 

4. Wide Compatibility - Whether your customers prefer using contactless credit cards or mobile wallet apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay, Tap to Pay supports them all. 

How to Use Tap to Pay

  • On the Mobile App, choose Point of Sale.
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 1 of 9) What this shows On the Mobile App, choose Point of Sale. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: On the Mobile App, choose Point of Sale. Immediately after, the guide continues: Enter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note. Image 1 of 9 What to chooseOn the Mobile App, choose Point of Sale.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepEnter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note.
  • Enter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note. 
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 2 of 9) What this shows Enter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Enter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note. Immediately after, the guide continues: Make sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. If you see a message saying "Stripe not connected" then that means you need to integrate it on the web app first. Image 2 of 9 What to fill inEnter the amount for the transaction and put in some details about the sale by clicking on +Note.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepMake sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. If you see a message saying "Stripe not connected" then that means you need to integrate it on the web app first.

Please Note:

Make sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. If you see a message saying "Stripe not connected" then that means you need to integrate it on the web app first.
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 3 of 9) What this shows Make sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Make sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. If you see a message saying "Stripe not connected" then that means you need to integrate it on the web app first. Immediately after, the guide continues: You can integrate your Stripe account by going to Payments > Integrations > Connect with Stripe. Image 3 of 9 What to clickMake sure that your Stripe account is connected/integrated on the Web app prior to accessing Tap 2 Pay on the mobile app. If you see a message saying "Stripe not connected" then that means you need to integrate it on the web app first.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepYou can integrate your Stripe account by going to Payments > Integrations > Connect with Stripe

You can integrate your Stripe account by going to Payments > Integrations > Connect with Stripe

  • Ensure the location on the mobile app is configured correctly, as Tap 2 Pay only works for specific locations (Currently US only). 
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 4 of 9) What this shows Ensure the location on the mobile app is configured correctly, as Tap 2 Pay only works for specific locations (Currently US only). What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Ensure the location on the mobile app is configured correctly, as Tap 2 Pay only works for specific locations (Currently US only). Immediately after, the guide continues: Once everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. After putting in the amount and note, click on Charge (Amount). Image 4 of 9 What to clickEnsure the location on the mobile app is configured correctly, as Tap 2 Pay only works for specific locations (Currently US only).
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepOnce everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. After putting in the amount and note, click on Charge (Amount)
  • Once everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. After putting in the amount and note, click on Charge (Amount)
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 5 of 9) What this shows Once everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Once everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. After putting in the amount and note, click on Charge (Amount). Immediately after, the guide continues: Wait for it to load and connect to the reader. Image 5 of 9 What to clickOnce everything has been configured and set, you can now use Tap 2 Pay. After putting in the amount and note, click on Charge (Amount)
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepWait for it to load and connect to the reader.
  • Wait for it to load and connect to the reader.
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 6 of 9) What this shows Wait for it to load and connect to the reader. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Wait for it to load and connect to the reader. Immediately after, the guide continues: Add a tip on top of the amount if necessary. You can also customize the amount for the tip by clicking "Custom." If not, then just proceed with "No tip.". Image 6 of 9 What this coversWait for it to load and connect to the reader.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepAdd a tip on top of the amount if necessary. You can also customize the amount for the tip by clicking "Custom." If not, then just proceed with "No tip."
  • Add a tip on top of the amount if necessary. You can also customize the amount for the tip by clicking "Custom." If not, then just proceed with "No tip."
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 7 of 9) What this shows Add a tip on top of the amount if necessary. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Add a tip on top of the amount if necessary. You can also customize the amount for the tip by clicking "Custom." If not, then just proceed with "No tip.". Immediately after, the guide continues: Ask your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the payment to your Stripe account. Image 7 of 9 What this coversAdd a tip on top of the amount if necessary. You can also customize the amount for the tip by clicking "Custom." If not, then just proceed with "No tip."
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepAsk your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the payment to your Stripe account.
  • Ask your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the payment to your Stripe account.
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 8 of 9) What this shows Ask your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the… What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Ask your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the payment to your Stripe account. Immediately after, the guide continues: Once it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID. Image 8 of 9 What to clickAsk your customer to tap their contactless payment method (e.g., Credit card, Apple Pay, etc.) to the App for the app to collect the payment to your Stripe account.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next stepOnce it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID.
  • Once it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID.
How to Use Tap to Pay (image 9 of 9) What this shows Once it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID. What this shows Illustrates the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". This screenshot appears in the "How to Use Tap to Pay" section of "Tap to Pay". The text alongside this image reads: Once it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID. Immediately after, the guide continues: 1. All Android devices (with NFC capability) running on Android 8 OS or later. Image 9 of 9 What this coversOnce it goes through, you'll see "Approved, Payment Successful" on the screen, the name of the business and also a transaction ID.
Buttons and menus referenced Point of Sale+NotePlease NotePaymentsIntegrationsConnect with StripeCharge (Amount)
Next step1. All Android devices (with NFC capability) running on Android 8 OS or later.

Supported Devices

1. All Android devices (with NFC capability) running on Android 8 OS or later.

2. For iPhone Users:

  • An iPhone XS or later running on iOS 16 or later (US)

Please Note:

Tap to Pay won't work on the Beta releases of iOS. We also highly recommend to update to the latest OS for the best experience.

Join the Beta Program to activate Tap 2 Pay

(Tap to Pay is currently in Beta in most countries except for the US)

Click the links below according to the app you're using

1. Android:

2. For iPhone Users:

Frequently asked questions

What makes it a good payment collection option?
1. Seamless Transactions - Completing transactions via POS has never been smoother with Tap to Pay . It works with compatible contactless payment options. 2. Speed and Convenience - Tap your customers' compatible card or smartphone using the App, and you're done! No swiping, no PINS, and no signatures. It's that easy! 3. Enhanced Security - Rest assured, your and your customers' financial information is always protected. Tap to Pay uses cutting-edge encryption technology to safeguard your transactions. 4. Wide Compatibility - Whether your customers prefer using contactless credit cards or mobile wallet apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay, Tap to Pay supports them all.

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