Tap to Pay v praxi | foto: Apple
In the Czech Republic, the Tap to Pay function on the iPhone is being launched, thanks to which you can turn your iPhone into a payment terminal. The novelty is aimed mainly at smaller entrepreneurs, who can choose whether to use a classic payment terminal or an iPhone in their business.
Tap to Pay in the Czech Republic
Global Payments has announced that it is launching a service in the Czech Republic that will allow entrepreneurs to accept contactless payments using the Tap to Pay function on the iPhone. It is a secure solution that makes work easier for smaller entrepreneurs and at the same time simplifies the entire payment process.
Contactless payments are accepted through the GP Tom app and require the recipient to have an iPhone XS or newer and current version of the iOS operating system. In addition to the Czech Republic, this function will also visit other European countries. Global Payments mentions Austria or Romania, for example.
The feature will simplify accepting payments for smaller merchants | photo: Apple
How does Tap to Pay work?
With Tap to Pay, merchants can accept all forms of contactless payments, including credit and debit cards. It goes without saying that Apple Pay and other digital wallets are supported. It is enough for the customer to hold up their contactless card to the merchant’s iPhone, or use their iPhone, Apple Watch or any other digital wallet that supports contactless payments.
The payment will be completed securely using NFC technology, while Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports entering a PIN code. Built-in iPhone features are used to keep payments private and secure. According to Global Payments, Apple does not store card numbers or transaction information.
Business development
The launch of Tap to Pay aims to help smaller merchants run their business efficiently. Tap to Pay is especially suitable for taxi drivers, smaller restaurants, fast food, craftsmen, doctors, veterinarians and the like.
Smaller businesses can choose to use a fixed terminal, a portable terminal or Tap to Pay on an iPhone, which is available anywhere. Global Payments clients who have a contract to receive payments through GP Tom can unlock this feature in the app. If they don’t have the app yet, they simply download it from the App Store.
Source: mobilizujeme.cz
