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Tap to Pay on iPhone

Take contactless payments on a compatible iPhone without adding another terminal. Tap to Pay can be a useful low-volume, mobile or backup option — when it matches the way you trade.

The useful detail

Clear answers for busy business owners.

What it is

Tap to Pay on iPhone lets you accept contactless card and mobile-wallet payments directly on a compatible iPhone. There is no separate card terminal to carry, charge or connect. The customer taps their card or phone against your iPhone and the payment is processed securely.

When it is the better option

It can be a sensible option when you take a lower volume of card payments, work away from a fixed premises or want a backup for a terminal. It is useful for mobile trades, motor-trade businesses taking a deposit on site, appointments and service work.

  • Low-volume card takers
  • Mobile and motor-trade businesses
  • Deposits and payments during home visits
  • A simple backup when a main terminal is unavailable

The cost case

For a business that only takes occasional card payments, paying for a separate terminal may not make sense. Tap to Pay can keep the setup lighter because you use a compatible phone you already have. The right comparison still includes the transaction cost, any account charges and how often you take payments.

When a terminal is the better fit

If you take payments all day, need receipts, need a larger screen or have several people taking payments, a dedicated Dojo terminal may be more practical. I will help you choose based on the work, not the gadget.

No pressure. Just a clearer view of what your payment setup is doing.

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