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Open the myPOS app on your iPhone, and enter the purchase amount.
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Present your iPhone to the customer.
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Your customer holds the card horizontally or the device over the contactless payment symbol.
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When you see the Done tick, the transaction is complete
Take contactless payments with only an iPhone
With Tap to Pay on iPhone and myPOS Glass, 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.
Accept payments on your iPhone in a few steps
Secure and private transactions
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to help keep your business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers on the device or on Apple servers, so you can rest assured knowing your business stays yours.
Plus, myPOS ensures that myPOS Glass meets the highest industry standards and specifications for maximum functionality and safety. The app doesn’t keep sensitive cardholder data and complies with PCI DSS regulations.

Once the payment is approved, all funds are instantly deposited in your myPOS account.

Choose the pricing option that works best for you
Starter
Pay only when you get paid
- No upfront commitment
- No fixed costs
- Cancel anytime
£0
Monthly costs
1.60% + £0.07
Transaction rate
Pro
Ideal for businesses with higher turnover
- Fixed monthly subscription
- Preferential transaction rate
- Your first monthly fee is on us
£4.90
Monthly costs
1.10% + £0.07
Transaction rate
You can choose your preferred pricing option in the myPOS Glass app.
Just download the app and follow the steps.
Transaction fees
Starter
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Domestic and EEA consumer cards
(Visa, Mastercard, VPay, Maestro)1.60% + £0.07
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All other consumer and commercial cards
3.35% + £0.07
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Card-Not-Present Transactions
1.30% + £0.15
Pro
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Domestic and EEA consumer cards
(Visa, Mastercard, VPay, Maestro)1.10% + £0.07
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All other consumer and commercial cards
2.85% + £0.07
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Card-Not-Present Transactions
1.30% + £0.15
* For the full breakdown of our Card-Not-Present Transaction tariffs, please click here.
Your questions answered
What iPhones are compatible with Tap to Pay on iPhone?
You will need an iPhone XS or above running the latest iOS version. Please make sure your myPOS Glass app is updated to the latest software version.
What are the payment methods that work with Tap to Pay on iPhone?
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.
When I accept card payments, when do my funds get deposited?
One of the most attractive and competitive offerings myPOS provides is instant settlement of funds. This means that as a myPOS merchant, your funds will be available seconds after the transaction.
In which regions is Tap to Pay on iPhone with myPOS Glass available?
Tap to Pay on iPhone with myPOS Glass is available in UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece and Belgium.
What if a contactless payment card is not being read?
It is possible that the card you’re accepting is not contactless. You should double-check this before proceeding to accept a payment. Simply find the contactless sign on the card and, if it’s visible, you’ll be able to accept the card with your myPOS Glass app. Also ensure that the card you’re accepting is a Visa or Mastercard card.
The performance of contactless cards can vary based on the card design, such as the card material or the location of the antenna. As a result, some cards connect more easily than others.
Try the following to ensure a successful card read:
- First, ask the customer to hold their contactless payment card directly on the device with the chip on the left side and the longer side of the card lined up with the edge of the tap area for several seconds.
- If the card still doesn't read, ask the customer to slide the card to center the chip directly over the notch on the device.
- If the contactless card remains unread without any feedback from myPOS Glass, the card might have a damaged antenna or might not work with contactless payments. In this case, ask the customer for another contactless card or for a digital wallet.
How can I send a receipt to the customer after a payment?
You can send an electronic receipt to the customer by either emailing them or sending them their receipt via SMS. Choose the most convenient option for your customer and be accountable for each sale you make.
Does Tap to Pay on iPhone support transactions that require a PIN?
Tap to Pay on iPhone allows payment service providers to enable PIN-based transactions in iOS 16.0 and later.
After the customer taps their card, Tap to Pay on iPhone prompts the customer to enter their PIN using Apple's secure PIN entry interface.
How do I know if the customer's payment card is contactless?
Contactless cards have an EMV® Contactless Indicator on the back or the front of the card.
Will using Tap to Pay on iPhone affect the battery life of my device?
No. Tap to Pay on iPhone won't have a noticeable impact on battery life.
What are the costs of accepting payments with myPOS Glass?
You can choose between two pricing options for myPOS Glass.
Starter
This plan gives you complete freedom as you pay only when you get paid. It comes with:
- No upfront commitment
- No fixed costs
- Cancel anytime
Pro
Тhis plan offers you preferential transaction rates against a small monthly subscription fee. It is ideal for businesses with higher turnover. In addition, your first monthly subscription fee is absolutely FREE to enable you to take full advantage of our myPOS Glass service!
Benefits::
- Preferential transaction rate
- Fixed monthly subscription fee
- Your first monthly fee is on us
You can choose your preferred pricing option in the myPOS Glass app. Just download the app and follow the steps.
What business information is linked and shared with Apple?
When you accept the Tap to Pay on iPhone Terms and Conditions, your unique merchant ID, merchant category code, and your business name are linked to Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Learn more about Apple’s privacy terms for Tap to Pay on iPhone.
What is the Tap to Pay on iPhone Merchant ID?
The Tap to Pay on iPhone Merchant ID uniquely identifies your business as a merchant that is able to accept payments through myPOS Glass. If you accept payments through multiple payment service providers, each provider will assign you a separate merchant ID.
Can I initiate a refund or void a transaction?
Apart from accepting payments in the normal course of running your business, you will also be able to initiate refunds or void certain transactions. Just like a standard POS device, you can permit/forbid a refund or void, and even password-protect this functionality.
What information/data is required from my iPhone for me to use myPOS Glass?
As a registered and licensed institution, we have the responsibility to ensure that we follow the correct onboarding procedures for new merchants. When signing up for the myPOS Glass app and in order for it to work properly, the app will ask you to enable access to three sets of data from your iPhone:
- Photos, media & files: such data is required for accurate account identification and verification, especially if you do not have an account with myPOS yet.
- Make & manage phone calls: this information is needed for proper account identification. In some cases, this will be necessary to initiate the process of online identification, especially in case where you do not have an account with myPOS yet.
- Device location: this is used for the correct processing of payments. The myPOS service is bound and licensed within the EEA, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your device and scope of business operations fall within the borders of the EEA.
How does the Tap to Pay on iPhone activation process work?
There are four ways in which you can activate Tap to Pay on iPhone with myPOS Glass.
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Activation through your myPOS account (mypos.com): If you already have a myPOS account, go to the “myPOS Devices” menu.
- From the drop-down menu, choose either a myPOS device or myPOS Glass to activate. Select “myPOS Glass”.
- On the myPOS Glass device, click “Activate”. A 4-digit code will appear on the screen.
- Enter the activation code (shown on the myPOS Glass device) in the empty field.
- Choose a subscription plan and settlement account, select the desired settings of the app, agree to our T&Cs and click “Activate”.
- Authorise the operation via a one-time password (OTP). Your iPhone will be activated and linked to your myPOS account.
- In your myPOS Glass app, choose the Apple ID you wish your business information to be linked to and tap “Continue”.
- You can now go through the short tutorial and make a test payment yourself so that you’re ready and confident to start accepting contactless payments!
- Activation through the myPOS app: The process of activating myPOS Glass through the myPOS app is the same as the one described above.
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Activation through https://www.mypos.com/activate:
- Go to https://www.mypos.com/activate.
- Log in with your myPOS account.
- On the myPOS Glass device, click “Activate”. A 4-digit code will appear on the screen.
- Enter your activation code (shown on the myPOS Glass device) in the empty field on the web page.
- Choose a subscription plan and settlement account, select the desired settings of the app, agree to our T&Cs and click “Activate”.
- Authorise the operation via a one-time password (OTP). Your iPhone will be activated and linked to your myPOS account.
- In your myPOS Glass app, choose the Apple ID you wish your business information to be linked to and tap “Continue”.
- You can now go through the short tutorial and make a test payment yourself so that you’re ready and confident to start accepting contactless payments!
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Activation through the myPOS Glass app:
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Don’t have an account with myPOS?
- On your myPOS Glass device, click “Sign up” and go through the onboarding process. It takes only a few minutes to complete.
- When you finish the registration and log in to your new account, proceed with the activation of the device.
- Choose a subscription plan and settlement account, select the desired device settings, accept our T&Cs and click “Activate”.
- Your iPhone is now successfully activated and linked to your myPOS account.
- Choose the Apple ID you wish your business information to be linked to and tap “Continue”.
- Once your account is verified, you’ll be able to accept contactless payments. In the meantime, you can go through the short tutorial and test how Tap to Pay on iPhone works with test transactions.
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Already have an account with myPOS?
- On your myPOS Glass device, click "Log in” and enter your myPOS credentials.
- Choose a subscription plan and settlement account, select the desired device settings, accept our T&Cs and click “Activate”.
- Your iPhone is now successfully activated and linked to your myPOS account.
- Choose the Apple ID you wish your business information to be linked to and tap “Continue”.
- You can now go through the short tutorial and make a test payment yourself so that you’re ready and confident to start accepting contactless payments!
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Don’t have an account with myPOS?
Who can use Tap to Pay on iPhone with myPOS Glass?
The myPOS Glass app has been exclusively developed for merchants, business professionals or companies who sign up for a merchant account with myPOS in order to continue trading and accept seamless payments.
We support sole traders, individuals who are self-employed, freelancers, private limited liability companies, public companies, partnerships (as well as the local European equivalents). Тhere are a small number of industries we currently don’t support, such as FX speculators, weapons and arms dealers, non-regulated charities, companies with bearers shares and others. Please check our Acceptance Policy in the Legal section here.
Tap to Pay on iPhone requires iPhone Xs or later with iOS 16.4 or later and a supported payment app. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.