Smartphone acceptance
Accept contactless cards and wallets on your compatible smartphone
Tap to Pay turns a supported iPhone or Android phone into a contactless payment terminal, with no separate card reader to buy or charge. RapidCents Tap to Pay accepts tap cards and mobile wallets on the same merchant account and dashboard as physical terminals, sends receipts by email or text, and can prompt for a tip before the customer taps. It is contactless only: chip insert and PIN debit still need a terminal, and an internet connection is required.
- No extra card reader hardware to buy or charge
- Same dashboard as physical terminals
- Fast activation for pop-up and mobile teams
- No separate reader to lose
- PCI scope reduced via phone SDK
- SOC 2 Type II
- Contactless limit compliant
- Works with existing merchant ID
Who it's for
Mobile beauty and wellness
Stylists accept payment at the chair without shared hardware.
Food trucks and markets
Start accepting cards on day one without terminal shipment delays.
Field contractors
Collect final payment on a phone already in the technician's pocket.
Core capabilities
Contactless cards and wallets
Accept tap cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and compatible wallets.
Amount entry on phone
Staff enter total or select from simple catalog.
Digital receipts
Email or SMS receipt immediately after approval.
Tip prompts
Optional tip screen before customer taps.
Unified reporting
Tap to Pay sales appear alongside terminal transactions.
How it works
Verify device compatibility with your advisor.
Enable Tap to Pay on approved merchant account.
Download RapidCents acceptance app on staff phones.
Run test tap with contactless card or wallet.
Transactions sync to merchant dashboard in real time.
Tap to Pay scenarios
Salon chairside checkout
Stylist enters service total; client taps phone with card or wallet.
Farmers market stall
Vendor processes small-ticket sales without countertop setup.
Delivery driver COD replacement
Driver collects card payment at doorstep instead of cash.
Pop-up retail event
Brand ambassadors sell merchandise with phones only.
Dashboard and reporting
Transactions, deposits and exceptions visible in the RapidCents merchant dashboard.
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Merchant dashboard
- Today
- $4,218
- Deposits
- $12,482
- Disputes
- 2 open
- In-person
- $842
- Online
- $1,104
- Virtual terminal
- $392
Demonstration data only
Integrations
Merchant dashboard
All Tap to Pay activity in unified transaction search.
Staff device management
Enable or disable acceptance on enrolled devices.
Accounting exports
Include mobile acceptance in settlement exports.
Works with Tap to Pay
Capabilities on the same account, so the parts below connect without a second integration or a second contract.
The RapidCents Rivo Go on a counter, the flagship of the Rivo line of countertop, mobile and compact card terminals. Payment terminals
Countertop, mobile and smart terminals for tap, chip and swipe at the counter.
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The RapidCents payments screen: gross volume, payment count, acceptance rate and refunds across the top, a filterable transaction list below, and a money timeline on the right tracing one payment from capture to planned payout. Merchant dashboard
Transactions, deposits, refunds and disputes across every channel in one place.
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A merchant reviews RapidCents reports for volume, mix and payouts, with the terminal that took the sales on the desk. Reporting and reconciliation
Deposit-level detail that ties settlements back to the transactions behind them.
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A stored RapidCents token stands in for the card number, with the terminal that captured the original credential beside it. Tokenization
Card numbers are replaced by a token, so nothing reusable is stored in your systems.
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APPIE interoperability on a RapidCents desk: a terminal and host path that can work across processor boundaries. APPIE
The interoperability layer that lets existing point-of-sale software drive RapidCents hardware.
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Security
Tokenized acceptance
Card data never stored on merchant phone.
Staff login required
App locked behind merchant credentials.
Transaction limits
Configurable per-tap limits aligned with network rules.
Implementation
Device audit
Confirm iOS or Android models on supported list.
Account enablement
Tap to Pay flag activated on merchant profile.
Staff enrollment
Each user downloads app and completes training.
First live sale
Support available for first customer transaction.
Pricing
No hardware lease
Tap to Pay uses standard processing rates. No monthly terminal rental when phone is the reader.
Questions about Tap to Pay
Which phones are supported?
Recent iPhone and select Android models. Your advisor confirms your fleet.
Chip and PIN on phone?
Tap to Pay is contactless only. Use a terminal for chip-insert and PIN debit.
Can multiple staff use it?
Yes. Each enrolled device ties to your merchant account with staff login.
Does it work offline?
Internet connection is required for authorization.
What do I need before Tap to Pay will work on my phone?
A recent iPhone or a supported Android device, a RapidCents merchant account, staff login credentials and an internet connection. There is no reader to ship or charge, which is why merchants using it often start accepting cards the same week rather than waiting on hardware.
Can I take Interac debit with Tap to Pay?
Tap to Pay is contactless only, so a card or wallet tap works but chip insert and PIN entry do not. Interac transactions that require PIN need a physical terminal. Merchants who need both usually run Tap to Pay for mobile staff and a terminal at the fixed counter.
Can several staff accept payments on their own phones?
Yes. Each device enrolls against the same merchant account and staff sign in with their own credentials, so sales from every phone appear together in transaction search. Acceptance can be enabled or disabled per enrolled device, which matters when someone leaves.
Is Tap to Pay cheaper than a terminal?
There is no monthly terminal rental when the phone is the reader, so the hardware line disappears from the cost. Standard processing rates still apply per transaction. Compare the two on the whole picture: a phone removes device cost but cannot take PIN debit or print a receipt.
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Industries that run on Tap to Pay
Physio & Chiropractic
Physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics collect copays, package payments and recurring…
Veterinary Clinics
Vet clinics take exam-room payments, estimate deposits and recurring wellness plan…
Pharmacies
Independent and specialty pharmacies accept countertop, contactless and phone payments…
Medical Spas
Med spas combine high-ticket treatment packages, memberships and retail add-ons with…
Gym & Fitness Studios
Gyms and boutique fitness studios run memberships, class packs, retail and front-desk…
Salons & Spas
Salons and spas use mobile Tap to Pay, countertop terminals and appointment deposits with…
Recycling & Waste Management
Waste haulers and recycling operators invoice commercial accounts, accept field payments…
HVAC Contractors
HVAC companies collect estimate deposits, final job payments and maintenance plan billing…
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