Tap to Pay
Tap to Pay compatibility and basic information for SumUp in-person payments.
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Available in (iOS): 
Tap to Pay lets merchants accept in-person contactless payments directly on a compatible phone without carrying a separate card reader.
Basic Information
Section titled “Basic Information”| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Device type | Software-based payment acceptance on the merchant’s phone |
| Hardware model | No separate reader required |
| Compatible merchant devices | iPhone XS or newer on supported iOS versions, or Android devices with NFC running Android 11 or later |
| Connection needs | The SumUp app or SDK flow plus internet access on the merchant device |
| Accepted payment types | Contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and similar digital wallets |
| Good fit for | Merchants who want the fastest setup and the lightest hardware footprint |
Integration Compatibility
Section titled “Integration Compatibility”What to Expect
Section titled “What to Expect”- There is no separate reader to pair, charge, or carry.
- Tap to Pay is contactless-only. If you need chip insertion, use a physical reader such as Solo or Solo Lite.
- Customers can enter their PIN directly on the merchant device when required.