Tap to Pay on iPhone
Available on iPhone XS or later Latest version of iOS required on your device Compatible with Apple Pay, contactless cards and digital wallets
Get paid instantly with just your iPhone
No additional hardware needed
It's free to set up
Privacy and security built in
Get started in a few steps
Subscribe and save
Pay As You Go
 Sell In-Person |  Pay As You Go | |
|---|---|---|
Monthly fee (+ VAT) | £12.99** £12.99** | £0 £0 |
Tap to Pay transaction fee* | 0.79% + 9p 0.79% + 9p | 1.5% + 11p 1.5% + 11p |
Card reader device cost (+ VAT) | From £99 From £99 | From £159 From £159 |
Card reader transaction fee* | 0.79% + 3p 0.79% + 3p | 1.39% +5p 1.39% +5p |
Take more than £2,200 in card payments each month? You'll save money with Sell In-Person*.
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How to use Tap to Pay on iPhone
Open the Tide app on your smartphone. Go to the Get Paid tab followed by Tap to Pay on iPhone and enter the payment amount. Present your smartphone to your customer Your customer holds their card horizontally, or their device at the top of your iPhone , over the contactless symbol When you see the Done tick, the card read is complete and the transaction is being processed.
Privacy and security built in
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses Apple's built-in security and privacy features to protect both business and customer data. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn't store card numbers or PIN information on its servers, ensuring all data remains private and secure.
Competitive pricing to power your savings
With Tide, you’ll enjoy low transaction fees for all commercial and consumer cards. No set-up charge or hidden fees. Our pricing is transparent, so you can focus on your earnings, rather than your outgoings.
All-in-one payment view
Manage your earnings in one place, straight from the Tide app. Stay on top of your earnings from each customer, with no need to keep track of receipts.