No hardware needed

Tap to Pay

Turn your iPhone or Android into a Stripe payment terminal. Customers tap their card or phone - you get paid. No card reader required.

Compare Tap to Pay platforms

Same contactless experience, available on both major platforms

Tap to Pay on iPhone

Apple Pay & contactless cards

  • DeviceiPhone XS or later
  • OS requirediOS 16.4+
  • CountriesUS, UK, CA, AU + more
  • Internet requiredYes
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Tap to Pay on Android

Google Pay & contactless cards

  • DeviceNFC-enabled Android
  • OS requiredAndroid 9+
  • CountriesUS, UK, CA, AU + more
  • Internet requiredYes
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What you can accept

Any contactless payment method - no hardware required

Contactless Cards

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover - any NFC-enabled card

Apple Pay

Works with iPhone and Apple Watch

Google Pay

Works on all Android devices with NFC

Digital Wallets

Samsung Pay, PayPal, and more contactless wallets

Tap to Pay vs Card Reader

Choose the right tool for your business

Tap to Pay Card Reader
Hardware neededNoneStripe reader
Contactless payments
Chip card (EMV)
Offline payments in FlowNot yet
Internet required in Flow Yes Yes
Setup timeInstant~5 min pairing
Best forConvenience, eventsHigh volume, all card types

Stripe processing fees apply and vary by country. See stripe.com/pricing for details.

Get the App

Download FlowPOS

Download FlowPOS for iOS or Android, connect your Stripe account, and start taking in-person payments from your phone. No hardware required for Tap to Pay.

Works with your existing Stripe account 1% Flow fee on successful payments iOS and Android support