Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone

Take contactless payments with just your iPhone

Start easily. Sell on the go.

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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 16.4 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.

At your jewellery shop.At your client site.At your boutique.At your beauty salon.At your market stall.At your coffee van.At your studio.

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

Security is engineered into every payment.

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 the iPhone.

Combine that with Square security standards: You don’t fight fraud alone. Dispute management is on us. We deal with customer banks for you. PCI compliance is supported, with no PCI or security fees.

Transparent pricing. Always.

1.6% per tap

What business likes surprises? None. That’s why Square processing rates are clear from the start. One flat rate by payment method. Take Tap to Pay on iPhone at our standard in-person rate: 1.6% per tap. There’s no additional cost. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.

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Take your first tap

No extra hardware needed. Free to enable.

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?

    Available on iPhone XS or above running iOS 16.4 or later.

The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.

1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024. The rate of 1.9% will apply for Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.