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Tap to Pay on iPhone now available with the Clover Go app

Editorial Team

3 min read
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With Tap to Pay on iPhone now available in the Clover Go app — you can accept all types of in-person, contactless payments right on your iPhone — from physical debit and credit cards, to Apple Pay and other digital wallets. No extra hardware needed! It’s easy, secure, and private.

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4 reasons you should use Tap to Pay on iPhone

With Tap to Pay on iPhone and the Clover Go app, you can begin offering your customers fast, contactless payments using only an iPhone. Check out 4 reasons you should start now. 

1. No additional hardware needed

To accept contactless payments, all you need is an iPhone and the latest version of iOS.* There’s no need for additional hardware to use Tap to Pay on iPhone with the Clover Go app.

2. Setup is easy

Just download the Clover Go app and link your Apple ID to your Clover account to start accepting payments. It’s that simple!

3. Contactless payments available anytime, anywhere

Meet your customers wherever they are and bust long lines. Accept contactless payments right on your iPhone—from physical debit and credit cards, to Apple Pay and other digital wallets. Tap to Pay on iPhone is ideal for quick-service restaurants or any business that delivers food or goods to customers.

4. Accept payments, now with the security of iPhone

Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in security and privacy features of iPhone to help protect your business and customer data. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers on iPhone or on Apple servers. So merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs.

How to use Tap to Pay on iPhone in 5 steps

Using Tap to Pay on iPhone is easy — you can get started in just a few simple steps. 

Accepting payments with a physical, contactless card

1. Download the Clover Go app to your iPhone and complete signup information.

2. Open the app and enter the amount for the sale or add items to your order.

3. Complete the order and choose the option “Tap on iPhone.”

4. Present your iPhone to the customer. Your customer holds their card horizontally at the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol.

5. When you see the Done check mark, the card read is complete and the transaction is being processed.

Accepting payments with iPhone, Apple Watch, and other digital wallets

1. Download the Clover Go app to your iPhone and complete signup information.

2. Open the app and enter the amount for the sale or add items to your order.

3. Complete the order and choose the option “Tap on iPhone.”

4. Present your iPhone to the customer. Your customer holds their device at the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol for a few seconds.

5. When you see the Done check mark, the card read is complete and the transaction is being processed.

How can we help?

With Tap to Pay on iPhone and the Clover Go app, you can take payments faster and move customers along quicker. If you want to learn more about how Clover can help you accept paymentsrun your business and sell more, please contact your Clover Business Consultant. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram


Disclaimer: Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a supported payment app and the latest version of iOS. Update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Download and Install. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app. Transaction limits may apply. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all markets. For Tap  to Pay on iPhone countries and regions, see https://developer.apple.com/tap-to-pay/regions/.  

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