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Why Tap Phone to Pay?

How to Tap to Pay with Phone?

  • Step 1: Download an app like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. Alternatively, check if your bank’s app offers Tap and Pay features to simplify the process.
  • Step 2: Add your card information to the app to set up your contactless payment method.
  • Step 3: Your bank will send a verification code via SMS, phone call, or email. Follow the instructions provided to verify your card.
  • Step 4: You can make payments after verifying your card and linking it to the app.
  • Step 5: To use Tap and Pay with phone, unlock your phone using fingerprint, facial recognition, or your passcode.
  • Step 6: Hold your phone near the contactless transaction reader to complete the transaction.
  • Note that Tap and Pay only work if NFC is activated on your phone, which enables communication with the contactless reader. Ensure the merchant’s POS machine also supports NFC payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

To set up Tap and Pay on your phone:

  • Download a mobile wallet app like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
  • Add your card details to the app
  • Verify your card through the instructions sent by your bank
  • Once set up, unlock your phone using a biometric or passcode, and you’re ready to make payments.

Yes, phone Tap and Pay is generally safe. It uses encryption to safeguard your payment information and often requires biometric or passcode authentication.