How to Enable the Tap to Pay Feature

In this guide, we'll cover the steps to enabling the Tap to Pay feature in your Pabau account.

Tap to Pay allows you to accept contactless payments directly on your device. With Pabau GO, you can turn your phone into a payment terminal and easily accept payments using a card or an iPhone.

Tap to Pay is a contactless payment technology that allows customers to make transactions quickly and securely by tapping their payment card, smartphone, or wearable device on a compatible payment terminal. This feature uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable a seamless exchange of payment information between the payer and the merchant.

To activate and use the Tap to Pay feature, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

Have Stripe integration activated. You enable the Stripe integration by following these steps.
Have an iPhone with the latest iOS version installed.
Have the Pabau GO app installed on your iPhone.

Step 1: Access the Pabau GO App

Open the Pabau GO app on your iPhone to get started. If you don’t have the app yet, you can download it here. Log in using the same credentials you use for the desktop version.

NOTE: Forgot your passcode? Here's how you can find it.

Step 2: Navigate to Menu

After logging into your account, tap the Menu icon located in the bottom-right corner. The first option you’ll see is "Tap to Pay on iPhone."

NOTE: To use Tap to Pay on iPhone, you'll need an iPhone XS or newer running iOS 16.4 or later.

If it’s your first time activating this feature, you'll need to agree to Apple’s terms and conditions.

Step 3: Link Apple ID Account

Once you click this option, the account linking process begins, prompting you to confirm whether to use the Apple ID currently signed in on your phone or a different Apple ID. After confirming, the process of linking your account to Tap to Pay will begin.

Once your account is successfully linked, you may need to update your device. After the update is complete, you’ll receive a notification confirming that your phone is ready to accept contactless payments.

The "Tap to Pay on iPhone" option in the Pabau app will also have an "Available" label.

NOTE: The Bluetooth card terminal and Tap to Pay on iPhone cannot be used simultaneously.

If you want to switch from your Bluetooth terminal to Tap to Pay on iPhone, you would need to disconnect the terminal by force-closing the app and turning off Bluetooth on your device.

To switch from Tap to Pay on iPhone to Bluetooth terminal, force-close the Pabau GO app by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and swiping it away.

By following these steps, you'll be able to accept contactless payments using the Pabau GO app.

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