What is Tap to Pay on Android? Which payment methods are supported?
Tap to Pay on Android supports Visa, Mastercard, and American Express contactless cards, as well as NFC-based mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay). PIN entry is supported.
What Android devices support Tap to Pay?
Contains a functioning NFC antenna and chipset
Isn’t rooted, and the device bootloader is locked and unchanged
Runs a current version of Android (Android 11 or above)
Uses Google Mobile Services and has the Google Play Store app installed
Has a hardware-backed keystore
Supports generating key pairs using a variety of key algorithms, including RSA and AES, from the Android keystore
A stable connection to the internet
Runs the unmodified manufacturer-provided OS
Find a detailed list of supported devices from Stripe
How do I check if my device is NFC-enabled?
Go to your device settings and search NFC.
Look for the NFC logo
in your device control panel.
If neither of these are present, your device may not have NFC.
What Android version is required to use Tap to Pay?
Android 11 or above and the device should not be running a beta version of Android.
How do I turn on NFC on my phone?
Enable NFC from your device control panel or device connection settings.
Is an internet connection required to use Tap to Pay?
Yes, a stable internet connection is required to process transactions.
Why is Tap to Pay not working on my device?
Check that you have NFC turned on and that the necessary permissions are enabled, and your device is supported, and the service is available in your country.
Is Tap to Pay available in my country?
Tap to Pay for Android is available in the following countries:
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Latvia
Luxembourg
Malta
Malaysia
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Singapore
Spain
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Can I use Tap to Pay without additional hardware?
All you need is an NFC-enabled Android device which is supported to use Tap to Pay.
Step-by-step guide on how to set up Donorbox Live™Kiosk - Tap to Pay on your Android phone
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