Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments right on your iPhone
No extra terminals or hardware needed
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, businesses of any size can accept all types of in-person contactless payments right on their iPhone* — from physical cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets. It's easy, secure, and private.
Sign-up with your acquirer or find a supported payment app.
Ready to start accepting contactless payments?
Accepting payments just got easier with Tap to Pay on iPhone
Enjoy fast checkouts, short lines, and happy customers. With Tap to Pay on iPhone merchants have a convenient, and secure way to accept contactless in-person payments — no extra hardware or terminals needed**.
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Easy to set up, easy to use
Start accepting payments in just a few steps, using only your iPhone with a supported payment app.
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Designed to be secure
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in security and privacy features of iPhone to help protect your business and customer data. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers on iPhone or on Apple servers.
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Accept contactless payments in more places
From farmers markets to festivals and other businesses, with Tap to Pay on iPhone you can reach more customers, take payments on the go, and explore new setups, like line busting.
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Streamline operations
No need to invest in or manage card readers and terminals — simply use your iPhone and a supported payment app. Plus, Interac Debit can help lower your transaction costs compared to some other payment methods.
Accepting payments is easy
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments right on your iPhone.
Step 1
At checkout, simply input the transaction amount in your enabled payment app and present your iPhone to the customer.
Step 2
Your customer holds their card horizontally or their device at the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol for a few seconds.
Step 3
Once you see the "Done" checkmark, this confirms the card read is complete, and the transaction is being processed. It's that easy.
Ready to embrace the future of payments?
Get started with Tap to Pay on iPhone
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Simply download a partner-enabled payment app
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Enable Tap to Pay on iPhone
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Start accepting contactless payments right on your phone**
*Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a supported payment app and the latest version of iOS. Update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Download and Install. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app. Transaction limits may apply. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all markets. For Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions, see https://developer.apple.com/tap-to-pay/regions/.
** For contactless payments, transaction limits are set and will vary based on the financial institution
***Works with a number of payment platforms in Canada, including Adyen, Moneris, Stripe, and Square