Take contactless payments with just your Android phone.
Start easily. Sell on the go.
Tap and go. Itʼs that easy.
Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital wallets. Available on compatible Android devices.
- Download the latest free Square Point of Sale app.
- Add an item or key in an amount.
- Ask your customer for a contactless card or digital wallet.
- Have them tap it to the back of your phone and you’re set.
Download the latest free Square Point of Sale app.
Add an item or key in an amount.
Ask your customer for a contactless card or digital wallet.
Have them tap it to the back of your phone and you’re set.
TAP TO PAY ON ANDROID→
The beauty of contactless payments.
They’re fast. Take a payment in seconds. They’re also secure. That means no card numbers are stored on your phone.
Combine that with Square security standards: fighting fraud for you, managing disputes, supporting your PCI compliance and protecting your account.
Let customers pay how they want.
They can tap a credit card or phone to your phone. The technology is available on compatible Android devices.
They can tap a credit card or phone to your phone. The technology is available on compatible Android devices.
Transparent pricing. Always.
$0 in monthly fees
What business likes surprises? That’s why Square processing rates are clear from the start. Pay 2.65% per tap for all major credit cards. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts required.
Sell on the go.
Tap to Pay on Android streamlines payments so you can go anywhere in Canada. If you have an internet or cellular connection and an NFC-enabled phone, you’re in business.
At your jewelry shop.At your client site.At your boutique.At your beauty salon.At your farm stand.At your juice bar.
Take your first tap.
All the tools to get the job done.
Everything you need to run a business.
Make informed decisions with Square Analytics. Reach out to customers with Square Marketing. Go online with Square Online. Do it all from your phone.
Plays well with others.
Think of Tap to Pay on Android as just another way to take payments. It works with any Square hardware you use, sending the money you make to the same Square account.
FAQ
For Square payments, security is engineered into our products. We follow industry requirements to monitor your account for suspicious activity and support your PCI compliance.
After you download the Square Point of Sale app on your Android phone, check your device settings to see if NFC is on. If it’s not on, turn it on. Then, navigate back to the Square Point of Sale app. In the More menu, visit settings and verify that Tap to Pay on Android is enabled. Once that’s done, you’re ready to accept contactless cards with Tap to Pay on Android.
In Canada, Tap to Pay on Android is compatible with contactless credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. If your customer does not have a contactless payment method, you can also accept payments with manual card entry, a QR code, or checkout link in the Square Point of Sale app.
For select sellers, we are currently piloting Tap to Pay on Android using Interac Debit. If you are interested in participating in Tap to Pay on Android including Interac Debit, please reach out to us here. As an alternative, you can accept in-person Interac Debit card payments using Square products like Square Reader and Square Terminal.
Tap to Pay on Android can only be accepted to the tap limit set by the cardholder’s financial institution, which is typically set to $250 CAD. Transactions above the tap limit are not supported with Tap to Pay on Android, and you and your customer will be prompted to use an alternate payment method like manual card entry.
Most Android devices that run on Android 9 or a later OS and have NFC capabilities will be compatible with Tap to Pay on Android. Learn what devices aren’t compatible here.
Helpful resources
Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.