Accept contactless payments with only an iPhone

13 July 2023Laurie Roxby

OK, we’ve got some big news: Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available via both the Revolut and Revolut Business apps.

If you’re a seller that accepts contactless payments in person, it means you can now do so straight from your phone. No strings attached, no POS, nothing – just an iPhone to process everything from physical cards to digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Trust us: it’s as simple as it sounds. Here’s a rundown of how it works – and what it means for you, your business and your customers.

All you need is an iPhone

Accept in-person, contactless payments from customers using everything from physical cards to Apple Pay, and other digital wallets. No extra hardware or terminals needed.

Security and privacy built in

Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to help keep your business and customer data private and secure.

Keep more of your money

No setup charge. No subscription. No hidden fees. Our pricing is transparent, so you can focus on your earnings, rather than your outgoings.

Settle up within 24 hours

Why wait for money that could be working hard for your business? Instead, access all your earnings within 24 hours of a sale. Simple and seamless.

So far, so simple. Now for the big question: how can you start using it?

It’s easy, whether you’re a Revolut Pro or Revolut Business customer. In fact, you can set Tap to Pay on iPhone up on either platform in just four steps. Here’s how:

Tap to Pay on iPhone for Revolut Pro

  1. Open your Revolut app, head to the Hub and select Pro
  2. Hit ‘New Sale’, then select Tap to Pay on iPhone
  3. Follow the instructions on-screen
  4. Ask your customer to present their payment method and tap the contactless symbol

Tap to Pay on iPhone for Revolut Business

  1. Open your Revolut Business app, then head to the Merchant tab
  2. Hit ‘Request’, then select Tap to Pay on iPhone
  3. Follow the instructions on-screen
  4. Ask your customer to present their payment method and tap the contactless symbol

From there, you’re away. Contactless payments, paid directly to your account, using only your iPhone as a means of acceptance.

Revolut Pro users, head here for more info.

If you use Revolut Business, everything you need is here.

What are you waiting for?

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