What contactless covers
Contactless means the customer taps instead of inserting a card. Today that includes debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and smartwatches.
Card contactless has a per-payment limit set by the card schemes. Above it, the machine asks for chip and PIN. Phone and watch payments are verified on the device, so they can go higher.
Why it matters to your business
- Faster queues. A tap is quicker than chip and PIN.
- Fewer lost sales. Plenty of customers carry only a phone.
- Cleaner counters. No keypad sharing for most payments.
Every machine I recommend is contactless
You don't need to ask for it. All the machines from my partners take contactless cards and phone wallets, plus chip and PIN for larger amounts. In most cases your first card machine is free.
Can my phone take contactless?
Yes. Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android turns a phone into a contactless terminal. It suits low volumes, occasional payments or a backup. For a steady flow of customers, a dedicated countertop or portable machine is quicker and more reliable.