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Tap to Pay: Everything you need to know about the new contactless payment method

Tap to Pay: Everything you need to know about the new contactless payment method

Tap to Pay: Everything you need to know about the new contactless payment method

Tap to Pay: Everything you need to know about the new contactless payment method

Tap to Pay is available in some countries. Find out what the new payment method offers merchants and customers here. Find out now about Tap to Pay via iPhone and Android.

Tap to Pay is available in some countries. Find out what the new payment method offers merchants and customers here. Find out now about Tap to Pay via iPhone and Android.

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Apr 23, 2024

Table of contents

  1. Overview

  2. How does Tap to Pay work?

  3. iPhone & Android: How to get started

  4. How security works

  5. Tap to Pay in Germany

  6. Mobile payments via NFC

Table of contents

  1. Overview

  2. How does Tap to Pay work?

  3. iPhone & Android: How to get started

  4. How security works

  5. Tap to Pay in Germany

  6. Mobile payments via NFC

Table of contents

  1. Overview

  2. How does Tap to Pay work?

  3. iPhone & Android: How to get started

  4. How security works

  5. Tap to Pay in Germany

  6. Mobile payments via NFC

Table of contents

  1. Overview

  2. How does Tap to Pay work?

  3. iPhone & Android: How to get started

  4. How security works

  5. Tap to Pay in Germany

  6. Mobile payments via NFC

Overview: Tap to Pay

  • Tap to Pay enables payment without an additional payment terminal

  • Smartphones with NFC can accept contactless payments

  • Payment method without payment terminal possible for all NFC devices

  • Mobile payments via NFC offer merchants and customers more flexibility

  • In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently available via PayPal - Apple launch still unknown

  • Tap to Pay enables payment without an additional payment terminal

  • Smartphones with NFC can accept contactless payments

  • Payment method without payment terminal possible for all NFC devices

  • Mobile payments via NFC offer merchants and customers more flexibility

  • In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently available via PayPal - Apple launch still unknown

  • Tap to Pay enables payment without an additional payment terminal

  • Smartphones with NFC can accept contactless payments

  • Payment method without payment terminal possible for all NFC devices

  • Mobile payments via NFC offer merchants and customers more flexibility

  • In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently available via PayPal - Apple launch still unknown

  • Tap to Pay enables payment without an additional payment terminal

  • Smartphones with NFC can accept contactless payments

  • Payment method without payment terminal possible for all NFC devices

  • Mobile payments via NFC offer merchants and customers more flexibility

  • In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently available via PayPal - Apple launch still unknown

How does Tap to Pay work?

Tap to Pay is a new payment solution for the point of sale that is equally beneficial for merchants and customers. In contrast to contactless payment, however, this payment solution does not require a payment terminal. This function is performed by the retailer's smartphone. When a customer holds a credit card, debit card or their own smartphone up to the retailer's smartphone, the transaction can be initiated with a tap.

As with Apple Pay and Google Pay, Tap to Pay works via the wireless chip for Near Field Communication (NFC). As no separate payment terminal is required, this payment method is particularly interesting for businesses such as temporary pop-up stores, personal trainers, freelancers and on-the-go delivery services, tradespeople and food trucks. The new payment method also scores points for simplicity and time savings.


Tap to Pay is a new payment solution for the point of sale that is equally beneficial for merchants and customers. In contrast to contactless payment, however, this payment solution does not require a payment terminal. This function is performed by the retailer's smartphone. When a customer holds a credit card, debit card or their own smartphone up to the retailer's smartphone, the transaction can be initiated with a tap.

As with Apple Pay and Google Pay, Tap to Pay works via the wireless chip for Near Field Communication (NFC). As no separate payment terminal is required, this payment method is particularly interesting for businesses such as temporary pop-up stores, personal trainers, freelancers and on-the-go delivery services, tradespeople and food trucks. The new payment method also scores points for simplicity and time savings.


Tap to Pay is a new payment solution for the point of sale that is equally beneficial for merchants and customers. In contrast to contactless payment, however, this payment solution does not require a payment terminal. This function is performed by the retailer's smartphone. When a customer holds a credit card, debit card or their own smartphone up to the retailer's smartphone, the transaction can be initiated with a tap.

As with Apple Pay and Google Pay, Tap to Pay works via the wireless chip for Near Field Communication (NFC). As no separate payment terminal is required, this payment method is particularly interesting for businesses such as temporary pop-up stores, personal trainers, freelancers and on-the-go delivery services, tradespeople and food trucks. The new payment method also scores points for simplicity and time savings.


Tap to Pay is a new payment solution for the point of sale that is equally beneficial for merchants and customers. In contrast to contactless payment, however, this payment solution does not require a payment terminal. This function is performed by the retailer's smartphone. When a customer holds a credit card, debit card or their own smartphone up to the retailer's smartphone, the transaction can be initiated with a tap.

As with Apple Pay and Google Pay, Tap to Pay works via the wireless chip for Near Field Communication (NFC). As no separate payment terminal is required, this payment method is particularly interesting for businesses such as temporary pop-up stores, personal trainers, freelancers and on-the-go delivery services, tradespeople and food trucks. The new payment method also scores points for simplicity and time savings.


Tap to Pay for iPhone & Android: What you need

To be able to use Tap to Pay on iPhones or Android devices, an NFC module is required in the device. This means that every iPhone since 2014 meets the technical requirements. An NFC module is also required for Tap to Pay on Android, which is available in most newer models. Basically, if a smartphone has the "NFC & contactless payments" feature, Tap to Pay will also work.

In addition to a suitable device that can receive the payment, retailers need a payment app. Sellers enter the payment amount in this app and the customer can then pay by placing their own smartphone on the seller's smartphone.

Tap to Pay is not only possible for customers with Android and iPhone. In principle, this payment method can be used with NFC, meaning that payment can also be made by credit card, debit card or watch. This allows you to offer your customers even more familiar payment options.

To be able to use Tap to Pay on iPhones or Android devices, an NFC module is required in the device. This means that every iPhone since 2014 meets the technical requirements. An NFC module is also required for Tap to Pay on Android, which is available in most newer models. Basically, if a smartphone has the "NFC & contactless payments" feature, Tap to Pay will also work.

In addition to a suitable device that can receive the payment, retailers need a payment app. Sellers enter the payment amount in this app and the customer can then pay by placing their own smartphone on the seller's smartphone.

Tap to Pay is not only possible for customers with Android and iPhone. In principle, this payment method can be used with NFC, meaning that payment can also be made by credit card, debit card or watch. This allows you to offer your customers even more familiar payment options.

To be able to use Tap to Pay on iPhones or Android devices, an NFC module is required in the device. This means that every iPhone since 2014 meets the technical requirements. An NFC module is also required for Tap to Pay on Android, which is available in most newer models. Basically, if a smartphone has the "NFC & contactless payments" feature, Tap to Pay will also work.

In addition to a suitable device that can receive the payment, retailers need a payment app. Sellers enter the payment amount in this app and the customer can then pay by placing their own smartphone on the seller's smartphone.

Tap to Pay is not only possible for customers with Android and iPhone. In principle, this payment method can be used with NFC, meaning that payment can also be made by credit card, debit card or watch. This allows you to offer your customers even more familiar payment options.

To be able to use Tap to Pay on iPhones or Android devices, an NFC module is required in the device. This means that every iPhone since 2014 meets the technical requirements. An NFC module is also required for Tap to Pay on Android, which is available in most newer models. Basically, if a smartphone has the "NFC & contactless payments" feature, Tap to Pay will also work.

In addition to a suitable device that can receive the payment, retailers need a payment app. Sellers enter the payment amount in this app and the customer can then pay by placing their own smartphone on the seller's smartphone.

Tap to Pay is not only possible for customers with Android and iPhone. In principle, this payment method can be used with NFC, meaning that payment can also be made by credit card, debit card or watch. This allows you to offer your customers even more familiar payment options.

Tap to Pay security

With a new payment method comes the question of security. Tap to Pay also scores points in this respect, as no confidential data is transmitted when transactions are processed. Compared to payment by card and magnetic stripe, the new payment method even has security advantages, as no account details are transmitted. With Mollie as your partner for Tap to Pay, you can expect maximum security. You can rely on protected data storage, rigorous security checks and compliance with all available guidelines - we guarantee it.

With a new payment method comes the question of security. Tap to Pay also scores points in this respect, as no confidential data is transmitted when transactions are processed. Compared to payment by card and magnetic stripe, the new payment method even has security advantages, as no account details are transmitted. With Mollie as your partner for Tap to Pay, you can expect maximum security. You can rely on protected data storage, rigorous security checks and compliance with all available guidelines - we guarantee it.

With a new payment method comes the question of security. Tap to Pay also scores points in this respect, as no confidential data is transmitted when transactions are processed. Compared to payment by card and magnetic stripe, the new payment method even has security advantages, as no account details are transmitted. With Mollie as your partner for Tap to Pay, you can expect maximum security. You can rely on protected data storage, rigorous security checks and compliance with all available guidelines - we guarantee it.

With a new payment method comes the question of security. Tap to Pay also scores points in this respect, as no confidential data is transmitted when transactions are processed. Compared to payment by card and magnetic stripe, the new payment method even has security advantages, as no account details are transmitted. With Mollie as your partner for Tap to Pay, you can expect maximum security. You can rely on protected data storage, rigorous security checks and compliance with all available guidelines - we guarantee it.

Tap to Pay in Germany

Apple's tap-to-pay service was launched in the USA in 2022. Since 2023, the payment service has also been available in the UK, Australia and selected countries in the European Union.

In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently only available for Android smartphones via the provider PayPal. A launch date for Tap to Pay with Apple is currently not known for Germany. Due to the advantages for merchants and customers, a launch in Germany and other European countries will certainly not be long in coming.


Apple's tap-to-pay service was launched in the USA in 2022. Since 2023, the payment service has also been available in the UK, Australia and selected countries in the European Union.

In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently only available for Android smartphones via the provider PayPal. A launch date for Tap to Pay with Apple is currently not known for Germany. Due to the advantages for merchants and customers, a launch in Germany and other European countries will certainly not be long in coming.


Apple's tap-to-pay service was launched in the USA in 2022. Since 2023, the payment service has also been available in the UK, Australia and selected countries in the European Union.

In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently only available for Android smartphones via the provider PayPal. A launch date for Tap to Pay with Apple is currently not known for Germany. Due to the advantages for merchants and customers, a launch in Germany and other European countries will certainly not be long in coming.


Apple's tap-to-pay service was launched in the USA in 2022. Since 2023, the payment service has also been available in the UK, Australia and selected countries in the European Union.

In Germany, Tap to Pay is currently only available for Android smartphones via the provider PayPal. A launch date for Tap to Pay with Apple is currently not known for Germany. Due to the advantages for merchants and customers, a launch in Germany and other European countries will certainly not be long in coming.


Mobile payments via NFC

With Tap to Pay, merchants and customers benefit from a simple, contactless and flexible payment method via NFC. Thanks to the versatile use and payment exchange without an additional payment terminal, merchants can accept payments anywhere. As NFC and contactless payments are already very popular, Tap to Pay is also likely to play a major role in retail.

With Tap to Pay, merchants and customers benefit from a simple, contactless and flexible payment method via NFC. Thanks to the versatile use and payment exchange without an additional payment terminal, merchants can accept payments anywhere. As NFC and contactless payments are already very popular, Tap to Pay is also likely to play a major role in retail.

With Tap to Pay, merchants and customers benefit from a simple, contactless and flexible payment method via NFC. Thanks to the versatile use and payment exchange without an additional payment terminal, merchants can accept payments anywhere. As NFC and contactless payments are already very popular, Tap to Pay is also likely to play a major role in retail.

With Tap to Pay, merchants and customers benefit from a simple, contactless and flexible payment method via NFC. Thanks to the versatile use and payment exchange without an additional payment terminal, merchants can accept payments anywhere. As NFC and contactless payments are already very popular, Tap to Pay is also likely to play a major role in retail.

What do you need for Tap to Pay?

All merchants need for Tap to Pay is an NFC-enabled smartphone and a corresponding app. Merchants can then accept payments from customers via smartphone, digital wallets, credit cards, etc. directly via the smartphone.

How secure is Tap to Pay?

As with other contactless payment methods, the security of Tap to Pay is very high. With Mollie, you also have a partner at your side who takes the issue of payment security very seriously.

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Table of contents

Table of contents

Table of contents

Overview: Tap to Pay

How does Tap to Pay work?

Tap to Pay for iPhone & Android: What you need

Tap to Pay security

Tap to Pay in Germany

Mobile payments via NFC

What do you need for Tap to Pay?

How secure is Tap to Pay?

How secure is Tap to Pay?

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