Accept Payments Easily via iPhone on Fleksa POS (Tap to Pay with Stripe)

Accept Payments Easily via iPhone on Fleksa POS (Tap to Pay with Stripe)

What is Tap to Pay on iPhone?

With Tap to Pay on iPhone, powered by Stripe, you can accept contactless payments directly using a compatible iPhone – no additional card reader required.
Customers can pay using contactless debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets.

Key Benefits for Your Business

  • No hardware required: your iPhone acts as the payment terminal.

  • More flexibility: ideal for food trucks, outdoor seating, pop-up stands.

  • Highly secure: uses Apple's built-in security and Stripe encryption.

  • Fast setup: if you use Stripe Terminal, activation is streamlined.

Requirements

To use Tap to Pay on iPhone with Fleksa POS, you need:

  1. iPhone XS or later

  2. Latest stable iOS version installed

  3. Stripe account with Stripe Terminal enabled

  4. Tap to Pay on iPhone entitlement on your Apple Developer account

  5. Compatible Stripe Terminal SDK for iOS

How to Enable Tap to Pay on iPhone in Fleksa POS

  1. Fleksa POS is already integrated with the Stripe Tap to Pay feature.

    1️⃣ Set up Payment Terminal

    • Go to Settings → Payments → Set up Payment Terminal.

    2️⃣ Activate Tap to Pay

    • Click the “Tap to Pay” button at the top right of Fleksa POS.

    • Our system will automatically check that all requirements are met:

      • NFC is enabled

      • Device is compatible

    3️⃣ Enable Tap to Pay

    • If all requirements are fulfilled, the system will display the “Activate” option.

    • Click it to make Tap to Pay immediately ready for use.

How Guests Can Pay

Guests can pay using:

  • Contactless debit or credit cards (Visa / Mastercard / etc.)

  • Apple Pay

  • Google Pay via supported cards

  • Other supported wallets

Simply hold the card/device near the top of the iPhone.

Supported Use Cases in Hospitality

  • Outdoor table service

  • Food trucks & street food

  • Events, festivals, markets

  • Mobile service staff

Perfect when mobility is required.

Security

  • Transactions are tokenized and encrypted

  • No cardholder data stored locally

  • PIN entry may be required for some transactions

  • Apple + Stripe dual-security protection

Limitations

  • Some cards may not be supported

  • Contactless limits per issuer may apply

  • Requires an internet connection

  • Requires latest iOS + App updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there extra fees for Tap to Pay?
No. You only pay normal Stripe transaction fees.

Q: What if my iPhone battery is empty?
Tap-to-Pay requires an active device.

Q: Do I need any additional hardware?
No hardware needed.

Q: Can I use this for takeaway orders?
Yes — perfect for takeaway & delivery hand-over.

Need Help?

If you need assistance activating Tap to Pay, please contact our support team.

We’re happy to help you get started.

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