Take contactless payments with just your Android phone.
Start easily. Sell on the go.
Sell on the go.No extra hardware needed.Add a backup POS.Never miss a sale.
Ready? Start selling.
Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital wallets with Tap to Pay on Android. Available on compatible Android devices.
- Download the free Square Point of Sale app.
- Add an item or key in an amount.
- Ask your customer for a contactless card or digital wallet.
- Have them tap it to the back of your phone and you’re set.
Download the latest free Square Point of Sale app.
Add an item or key in an amount.
Ask your customer for a contactless card or digital wallet.
Have them tap it to the back of your phone and you’re set.
Sell on the go.
Tap to Pay on Android streamlines payments so you can go anywhere in Australia. If you have an internet or mobile connection and an NFC-enabled phone, you’re in business.
At your client site.At your boutique.At your beauty salon.At your market stall.At your coffee van.At your studio.
Transparent pricing. Always.
1.6% per tap
What business likes surprises? None. That’s why Square processing rates are clear from the start. One flat rate by payment method. Take Tap to Pay on Android at our standard in-person rate: 1.6% per tap. There’s no additional cost. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.
Security is engineered into every payment.
With NFC, card information is encrypted on your phone, so data remains secure. Combine that with Square security standards: you don’t fight fraud alone.
Dispute management is on us. We deal with customer banks for you. PCI compliance is supported, with no PCI or security fees.
Let customers pay how they want.
They can tap a card or phone to your phone. The technology works with any contactless payment method.
They can tap a card or phone to your phone. The technology works with any contactless payment method. Available on compatible Android devices.
All the tools to get the job done.
Everything you need to run a business.
Take your business online with a free eCommerce website from Square Online. Send invoices and estimates from anywhere with Square Invoices. Make informed decisions with reports on Square Dashboard. Do it all from your phone.
Plays well with others.
Think of Tap to Pay on Android as a backup POS. Pull it out when things get busy or you’re on the go. It works with any Square hardware you use, sending the money you make to the same Square account.
FAQs
For Square payments, security is engineered into our products. We follow industry requirements to monitor your account for suspicious activity and support your PCI compliance.
After you download the Square Point of Sale app on your Android phone, check your device settings to see if near-field communication (NFC) is on. If it’s not on, turn it on. Then, navigate back to the Square Point of Sale app. In the More menu, visit settings and verify that Tap to Pay on Android is enabled. Once that’s done, you’re ready to accept contactless cards with Tap to Pay on Android.
The technology works with contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital wallets. Most credit cards in Australia are contactless. To determine if a card can make contactless payments, look for the contactless symbol. If your customer does not have a contactless payment method, you can also accept payments with manual card entry, a QR code or checkout link.
When you take a payment with Tap to Pay on Android, the fee is 1.6% per tap. That’s it. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Just one flat rate.
Tap to Pay on Android works with contactless payment method. At the time of payment, ask your customers to tap their contactless cards or digital wallets to the back of your phone. A beep will indicate a successful transaction.
Yes. You can use it in addition to hardware you have already. Pull it out when things get busy or you’re on the go.
Most Android devices that run on Android 9 or a later OS and have NFC capabilities will be compatible with Tap to Pay on Android. Learn what devices aren’t compatible here.
If a customer uses a debit or credit card for a transaction over the CVM limit, your customer will be prompted to enter their PIN. No additional information is needed when a customer pays with a digital wallet.
Helpful resources
Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC
1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024. The rate of 1.9% will apply for Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.