Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone

Take contactless payments with just your iPhone.

Start easily. Sell anywhere.

Tap and go. Itʼs that easy.

Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets in person with Tap to Pay on iPhone.1 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.

TAP TO PAY ON IPHONE

The beauty of contactless payments.

Accept payments, now with the security of iPhone.

Apple doesn’t store card numbers or PIN information on your iPhone or on Apple servers, helping protect your business and customer data.

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

Let customers pay how they want.

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

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

Transparent pricing. Always.

1.75% + VAT per tap

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

At your client site.At your boutique.At your beauty salon.At your coffee shop.At your juice bar.

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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. Connect with 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.

FAQs

  • Is Tap to Pay on iPhone 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 or PIN information on iPhone or on Apple servers. So merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs.

    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 payment link.

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

    Available on iPhone XS or above running the latest version of iOS.

1Tap 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. 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.