Tap to Pay on iPhone
With Tap to Pay on iPhone and the GP tom app, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments on your iPhone — no extra terminals or hardware needed.
Accepting payments is easy
iPhone lets you accept contactless payments including digital wallets like Apple Pay.
Benefits for you as a Merchant
No additional hardware needed
Remove the dependence on payment hardware to accept transactions. All you need is an iPhone.
Easy to use
To use Tap to Pay on iPhone, simply download the GP tom app, sign up, and start accepting in-person, contactless payments anytime, anywhere — right on your iPhone.
Enhanced experience
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments right on your iPhone so you can reach more customers, take payments on the go, and explore new setups, like line busting.
Secure payment
All payment transactions are encrypted and payment data is not stored on your iPhone or on Apple servers, so you can rest assured knowing your business stays yours.
It takes just a few simple steps.
To use Tap to Pay on iPhone, simply download the GP tom app, sign up, and start accepting in-person, contactless payments anytime, anywhere — right on your iPhone. No extra terminals or hardware needed.
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Download the free GP tom app.
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Open the GP tom app on your iPhone, and create a transaction by adding an item or keying in an amount.
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Present your iPhone to the customer.
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Your customer holds their contactless card horizontally or device to the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol.
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When you see the Done tick, the card read is complete and the transaction is being processed.
Frequently asked questions
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Who can use Tap to Pay on iPhone?
Businesses that wish to accept in-person contactless payments can use Tap to Pay on iPhone by downloading the GP tom app on the Apple App Store.
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What iPhones are compatible with Tap to Pay on iPhone?
You’ll need an iPhone XS or above running iOS 15.5 or later.
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How do I set up Tap to Pay on iPhone?
After you download the GP tom 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.
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What payment types can I accept with Tap to Pay on iPhone?
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept any form of contactless payment, including Apple Pay on iPhone and Apple Watch, other digital wallet and payment services, and contactless debit and credit cards.
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Does Tap to Pay on iPhone support transactions that require a PIN?
Tap to Pay on iPhone allows for PIN-based transactions on iOS 16.0 and later. After the customer taps their card, Tap to Pay on iPhone prompts the customer to enter their PIN using Apple's secure PIN entry interface.
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Does using Tap to Pay on iPhone affect the battery life of iPhone?
Tap to Pay on iPhone does not have a noticeable impact on battery life.
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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. For Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions, see https://developer.apple.com/tap-to-pay/regions/.