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Tap to Pay on iPhone

With Tap to Pay on iPhone and a CB-approved app, you can accept all types of in-person and contactless payments right on your iPhone. All you need is an iPhone.
It's easy, secure, and confidential.

All you need is an iPhone

To use Tap to Pay on your iPhone, simply download an approved CB app and sign up to start accepting contactless payments.

Accept contactless payments

You can accept all types of in-person payments directly on your iPhone, whether they’re from bank cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets.

Built-in privacy and security

Tap to Pay on iPhone leverages the security and privacy features built into the iPhone to protect your business and customer data.

With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept contactless CB payments — all you need is an iPhone.

1. Open a CB-approved app on your iPhone and enter the purchase amount.
2. Hold your iPhone up to the person who wants to pay.
3. The person must place their card or digital wallet horizontally on the top of your iPhone, above the contactless symbol.
4. Once the card has been read and the transaction initiated, a checkmark with the word “OK” will appear on the screen.

And that’s it!

Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a compatible payment app and the latest version of iOS. To update to the latest version, go 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 registered trademark owned and used under licence by EMVCo, LLC. Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all countries and regions. List of countries and regions where Tap to Pay is available: https://developer.apple.com/tap-to-pay/regions/.

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