Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone

Take contactless payments with just your iPhone.

Start easily. Sell on the go.

Tap and go. Itʼs that easy.

Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets in person with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Available on iPhone XS or above running iOS 15.5 or later.

  1. Download the free Square Point of Sale app.
  2. Enable Tap to Pay on iPhone, then add an item or key in an amount.
  3. Ask your customer for a contactless payment method.
  4. Have them hold it at the top of your iPhone over the contactless symbol.

TAP TO PAY ON IPHONE

The beauty of contactless payments.

They’re quick. Take a payment in seconds. They’re also secure.

Tap to Pay on iPhone makes accepting contactless payments safe and private. Your business and customer data is protected thanks to the built-in security features of iPhone.

Combine that with Square security standards: fighting fraud for you, managing disputes, and supporting your PCI compliance.

Let customers pay how they want.

Take in-person contactless payments right on your iPhone, from debit and credit cards, to digital wallets like Apple Pay.

Take all types of in-person contactless payments right on your iPhone, from debit and credit cards, to digital wallets like Apple Pay.

Transparent pricing. Always.

2.6% + 10 cents per tap

What business likes surprises? That’s why Square processing rates are clear from the start. One set rate by payment method. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.

At your jewelry shop.At your client site.At your boutique.At your beauty salon.At your farm stand.At your juice bar.

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Woman with fancy jewelry
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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 iPhone 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

  • Is Tap to Pay on iPhone secure?

    Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep your business and your customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple does not store card numbers on the device or on Apple servers, so you can rest assured knowing your business stays yours.

    Additionally, 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.

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  • How do I set up Tap to Pay on iPhone?

    After you download the Square Point of Sale app, you’ll be prompted to connect your Apple ID. Once that’s done, you’re ready to accept contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone.

  • What payment methods work with Tap to Pay on iPhone?

    The technology works with contactless cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets. To determine if a card can make contactless payments, look for the contactless symbol. 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.

  • What iPhones are compatible with Tap to Pay on iPhone?

    You will need an iPhone XS or above running iOS 15.5 or later. At this time, Tap to Pay on iPhone is only available in the U.S.

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