RIP Square Reader.
Why you can trust Pocket-lint (Pocket-lint) — Apple has quietly introduced a new feature called Tap to Pay on iPhone. It allows compatible iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. But the best part is there’s no additional hardware required. Here is everything you need to know about Tap to Pay. What is Tap to Pay on iPhone? In February 2022, Apple announced plans to roll out Tap to Pay on iPhone. It essentially allows you to use mobile devices as a payment terminal. It’s believed Apple’s acquisition of startup Mobeewave is the basis of this technology. The feature supports payments from Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. Tap to Pay is notable because, previously, businesses that accepted contactless payments on an iPhone needed to use additional third-party hardware such as the Square Reader dongle.
