Mollie is revolutionizing in-person payments with Tap

At the heart of the new ecosystem is the Mollie Tap app, which transforms compatible iOS and Android devices into secure, contactless payment terminals. However, unlike other Tap to Pay solutions, Mollie’s offering is not just an app. It’s the gateway to a completely flexible hardware strategy. For the first time, merchants have three distinct paths to accepting payments, all managed seamlessly through Mollie’s unified dashboard:

1. Use what you already own: Transform existing smartphones or tablets into payment terminals instantly with the new Mollie app. This means zero upfront hardware cost and no waiting time to start selling.

2. Choose your perfect fit: Purchase any new, NFC-enabled compatible device that fits your business needs and budget. Walk into any electronics store, get the device you want, and turn it into a powerful part of your payment system.

3. Opt for Mollie hardware: For high-volume environments, merchants can integrate Mollie’s sleek and reliable dedicated payment terminals.

“For too long, entrepreneurs have been forced to adapt their business to the limitations of their payment system. We are ending that era of compromise,” says Rogier Schoute, CPO of Mollie. “‘Tap. On our hardware or yours’ is our commitment to providing ambitious businesses with the flexibility they truly need. Whether it’s a retailer using the phone in their pocket to bust queues, a plumber taking payment on a tablet they just bought, or a busy cafe using our dedicated terminal at the counter, all sales, data, and payouts are unified in one place. This isn’t just another app; it’s the end of hardware headaches.”

The key differentiator is the unified system. A business can start with the app on a single phone and, as they grow, seamlessly add a dedicated Mollie terminal for a busy counter or equip a whole team with new, low-cost devices. All sales, reporting, and payout, regardless of the device used, are consolidated in the Mollie Dashboard. This eliminates the need for manual reconciliation and provides a single source of truth for all sales data, both in-person and online.

This new offering is designed specifically to solve the pain points of modern, ambitious entrepreneurs:

• Retailers can now manage pop-up shops, market stalls, or add extra checkout points during peak seasons instantly.

• Hospitality owners can equip staff to take payments directly at the table, speeding up service and improving the customer experience.

• Mobile professionals and service providers, from home repair specialists to freelance consultants, can now collect payment the moment a job is finished, dramatically improving cash flow.

Availability and Pricing

The Mollie Tap app is available to download today from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in Europe and the UK. In line with Mollie’s commitment to transparency, the app is free to download and merchants pay a simple, competitive fee per transaction, with no lock-in contracts or hidden fees. An optional monthly subscription of €20 is available to further lower transaction fees for higher-volume businesses.

For more information about Mollie Tap: https://www.mollie.com/products/pos-payments/tap