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Tap to Pay
Accept contactless transactions using supported NFC-powered mobile devices with Tap To Pay payments powered by HitPay.
Tap to Pay
Tap To Pay payments powered by HitPay allows you to accept contactless transactions using supported NFC-powered mobile devices.
Android Device Compatibility
Tap To Pay payments require Android mobile devices that meet the following criteria, otherwise reader discovery or the connection will fail:
- Contains a functioning NFC antenna and chipset.
- Is not rooted, and the device bootloader is locked and unchanged.
- Is running Android 11 or above.
- Uses Google Mobile Services and has the Google Play Store app installed
- Has stable connection to the internet
Below is a list of supported devices:
iOS Device Compatibility
- iPhone XS or later
- Running iOS 15.5 or later
Tap to Pay Availability by Country
Tap to pay is only available in the following countries:
Country | iOS | Android |
---|---|---|
Austria | ✕ | ✓ |
Australia | ✓ | ✓ |
Belgium | ✕ | ✓ |
Canada | ✕ | ✓ |
Czech Republic | ✕ | ✓ |
Denmark | ✕ | ✓ |
Finland | ✕ | ✓ |
France | ✕ | ✓ |
Germany | ✕ | ✓ |
Ireland | ✕ | ✓ |
Italy | ✕ | ✓ |
Luxembourg | ✕ | ✓ |
Malaysia | ✕ | ✓ |
New Zealand | ✕ | ✓ |
Norway | ✕ | ✓ |
Portugal | ✕ | ✓ |
Singapore | ✕ | ✓ |
Spain | ✕ | ✓ |
Sweden | ✕ | ✓ |
Switzerland | ✕ | ✓ |
Netherlands | ✕ | ✓ |
United Kingdom | ✓ | ✓ |
United States | ✓ | ✓ |
Steps to Set Up
To set up Tap To Pay, follow these steps:
- Ensure you have a supported Android device with the necessary specifications or an iPhone running iOS 15.5 or later.
- Download and install the HitPay app from your device’s app store.
- Launch the HitPay app and log in to your HitPay account.
- Ensure that NFC is enabled on your Android device if applicable.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
- Once set up is complete, you can start accepting contactless payments with Tap To Pay.
Steps to Accept a Payment
To accept a payment with Tap To Pay, follow these steps:
- Open the HitPay app on your device.
- Enter the transaction amount on the app’s home screen.
- Choose “Tap to Pay” as the payment method.
- Wait for the customer to tap their contactless payment card or device on your device’s NFC area.
- The payment will be processed, and a confirmation will be displayed on the app.
- The transaction is complete, and you can provide a receipt to the customer if needed.
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