Tap 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. The 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. View Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions.
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Take contactless payments with your iPhone.
With Tap to Pay on iPhone and the Zettle by PayPal app, you can now accept all types of in-person, contactless payments right on your phone — from physical debit and credit cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets. It's easy, secure, and private.
Getting started is easy.
Download the app and sign up.
To use Tap to Pay on iPhone, simply download the Zettle by PayPal app, sign up and start accepting in-person payments anytime, where you do business.
No additional hardware required.
All you need is your iPhone and the Zettle app. Save yourself the hassle of purchasing, setting up and learning to use a dedicated card reader.
Privacy and security built-in.
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to help keep customer data protected.
How to take a payment with Tap to Pay on iPhone.
- Download the Zettle by PayPal app on your iPhone, and sign-up
- Key in an amount for a product or service – then enable Tap to Pay on iPhone
- Present the iPhone to the customer
- Your customer holds their card horizontally over the contactless symbol at the top of your iPhone
- When you see the ‘Approved’ checkmark, the transaction is complete
Frequently asked questions
Get started with Tap to Pay on iPhone
Download the free Zettle by PayPal app and use our Tap to Pay feature to accept contactless payments on your iPhone.