Square's Tap to Pay on Android is a mobile payment solution enabling businesses to accept contactless payments directly through NFC-enabled Android devices without additional hardware.

Key Features

Contactless Payment Acceptance

• Processes taps from contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and digital wallets
• NFC technology enables phone-to-phone or card-to-phone transactions1

Device Compatibility

• Works on Android 9+ devices with NFC capabilities
• No additional hardware is required beyond the Square Point of Sale app1

Integrated Ecosystem

• Syncs with Square Analytics, Marketing, and Online tools
• Compatible with existing Square hardware (e.g., card readers)1

Transparent Pricing

• Fixed-rate of 2.6% + $0.10 per tap
• No hidden fees or long-term contracts1

Security Protocols

• PCI compliance support
• Fraud monitoring and dispute management1

Benefits

Mobility

• Enables payments anywhere with cellular/internet connectivity
• Used across retail, services, and pop-up locations

Cost Efficiency

• Eliminates upfront hardware costs
• Predictable per-transaction pricing

Payment Flexibility

• Supports fallback options: manual card entry, QR codes, check-out links
• Processes all major contactless payment types