Square Introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for French Businesses
Square has today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in France, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments securely. Businesses can now utilize an iPhone to securely accept in-person payments using Apple’s Tap to Pay contactless payment technology.
Available within the Square Point of Sale (POS) app for iOS, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments, Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly from their iPhone without additional hardware or fees, making it a powerful option for entrepreneurs.
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, Square empowers both new and established merchants to conduct in-person commerce more efficiently. Any Square merchant with a compatible iPhone can accept contactless payments by simply opening the Square POS app, Square for Retail, or Square Appointments. They can then complete a sale by presenting their iPhone to the customer, who can securely make the payment using a contactless method such as a credit card, Apple Pay, or another digital wallet directly on the merchant’s iPhone, thanks to NFC technology.
Tap to Pay on iPhone leverages iPhone’s built-in features to ensure the confidentiality and security of both business and customer data. When a payment is processed, Apple does not store card numbers on the device or Apple servers.
For merchants, Tap to Pay on iPhone offers a flexible mobile solution adaptable to any environment, catering to the increasing consumer preference for contactless payments. Leveraging Apple’s contactless payment technology, Square’s software delivers a seamless payment experience, providing customers with all necessary information to confidently complete their purchase.
Initially launched for millions of merchants in the US by late 2022 and recently introduced in Canada and Japan, Tap to Pay on iPhone has proven to be a valuable tool within Square’s ecosystem. Since its launch, merchants of all types and sizes have benefited from conducting business simply and securely without additional hardware, offering new advantages:
Professionals on the go, such as artisans or caterers, can securely accept contactless payments wherever they are.
Retailers have improved efficiency by reducing queues and easily assisting customers in completing purchases throughout their stores.
Hairdressers and beauty professionals have benefitted from the speed and ease with which customers can pay for services directly from their chair.
“With Tap to Pay on iPhone, we’re leveling the playing field for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to start, manage, and grow their operations,” said Saumil Mehta, Product Lead at Square. “The French business landscape is competitive and tech-savvy, always seeking solutions that can make running a business more efficient. Tap to Pay on iPhone helps to reduce some of the market entry barriers for new businesses and allows existing merchants to create new ways to sell with nothing more than their iPhone and Square’s software. They can set up the tool in minutes and make sales in seconds.”
Square sellers and new merchants can start using Tap to Pay on iPhone today on an iPhone XS or later model running the latest iOS version by downloading the Square Point of Sale app, Square for Retail, or Square Appointments from the App Store. For more information, please visit the following page.
About Square
Square simplifies business and financial services, making them accessible through an ecosystem of business solutions. Square offers dedicated software for complex operations in restaurants, retail shops, and professional service providers, versatile e-commerce tools, integrated financial services and banking products, personnel management and payroll calculation features, and more, all aimed at helping sellers save time and effort. Millions of sellers worldwide trust Square to optimize their business and thrive. For more information, visit www.squareup.com.
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