The Tap to Pay on iPhone feature for SwipeSimple allows merchants to accept contactless payments directly using their iPhone, eliminating the need for a separate card reader. When enabled, merchants can accept NFC debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets that support contactless pay.
Requirements
- An iPhone running iOS 17.4 or higher.
- iPhone only, iPads are not supported.
- Participating Merchant Service Provider
- Don't know who your Merchant Service Provider is? Click here
Enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone
If Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled for your SwipeSimple account, Admin users will see a prompt the first time they log in to enable the feature. Only an admin can enable this feature. If you're a member-level user, you'll see a notice about Tap to Pay on iPhone, but you cannot enable it, so reach out to your account admin for help if you want to use this feature.
Admin View
Member View
If you don't want to set it up right now, click "Not now" and choose to set it up later in Settings > Tap to Pay on iPhone. After you have dismissed the prompt, you may also see a button to enable it during the transaction flow.
Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the setup and watch the tutorial video.
If you don't want to set it up right now, you can do so later in Settings > Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Remember that Apple requires users to associate a valid Apple ID with this feature. You'll be prompted to link your Apple ID during setup. This process is only needed during the initial set-up, and you can change the associated Apple ID via Settings > Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Using Tap to Pay on iPhone during a Sale/Transaction
When Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled, merchants can use the iPhone without needing a separate reader to run a card transaction. The Tap to Pay on iPhone option appears after entering the amount and selecting Card as the Checkout option. The button's placement may vary depending on whether a Bluetooth card reader is connected, but you can always find it under the Keyed Entry button on the checkout flow as referenced in the screenshots below.
Bluetooth Card Reader View
No Reader View
You can enable/disable the prompt for Bluetooth card readers in Settings > Device Pairing > Use Bluetooth Reader. This setting does not need to be enabled to allow Tap to Pay on iPhone to work.
Need Help?
Merchants sign up for SwipeSimple in two ways:
- Through a partner network of Merchant Service Providers
- Directly from CardFlight with an offering called SwipeSimple Connect
Did you sign up for SwipeSimple through one of our partners? (Most Common)
Merchants who signed up through one of our partners will have their accounts managed by your Merchant Service Provider. Your Merchant Service Provider will have access to your account details and be able to see if you qualify for using Tap to Pay on iPhone.
If you aren’t sure who your Merchant Service Provider is, click the❓Help button at the bottom right of the screen and write Who's my Merchant Service Provider? in the message box. Be sure to include your business name (DBA) so that we are able to look up the information for you.
Did you sign up through SwipeSimple Connect? (Available since September 2023)
Merchants who signed up through SwipeSimple Connect can contact us by clicking the orange ❓Help button at the bottom right of the screen to contact the SwipeSimple Customer Support team.