Tap to Pay
They tap. You get paid.
Wherever you sell.
Accept contactless payments on the go with your iPhone or Android device in the PayPal app.1 Just download the app to get started.

Accept contactless payments. Right on your phone.
Take payments on the go
Take contactless cards and digital wallet payments. Including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
No hardware required
No hardware? No problem. Just download the PayPal app to start taking payments.
Safe payments on your phone
Transactions are encrypted, so payments are secure when taken through your phone.
Quick access to available funds
Access funds from your sales the next day directly from your bank account.
Accept popular
payment types
Boost sales when you give customers the flexibility to pay the way they want. Take credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, contactless payments, and more. Transactions secured with encryption.
How Tap to Pay works
1. Open the PayPal app
If you don’t have the app, you can download it from the App Store.
2. Enter the amount
Once you enter a price, present your iPhone to your customer for payment.
3. Take the payment
Your customer holds their card or their mobile device over the contactless symbol for a few seconds.
4. Complete the sale
After the transaction is complete, send your customer their receipt via email or text.
1. Open the PayPal app
If you don’t have the app, download it from the Google Play Store.
2. Enter the amount
Enter a price, then present your Android device to your customer for payment.
3. Take the payment
Your customer holds their card or device under your device for a few seconds.
4. Complete the sale
After the transaction is complete, send your customer their receipt via email or text.
Pricing with no surprises
Monthly or setup fees
Credit and debit card processing
“It’s perfect for when I’m making sales in a more fluid, personal way.”
— Tameika Lewis, CEO, BklynBarSoap
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Many ways to get paid.
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