Shopify Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

iPhone Android

Tap to Pay inside Shopify POS, syncing in-person sales with your Shopify online store and inventory.

Platforms: iPhone & Android
Company: Shopify Inc.
Monthly fee: From $29/mo
Best for: Shopify merchants selling online and in person

About Shopify Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

Shopify Tap to Pay is built into Shopify POS, letting merchants accept contactless payments on a phone while keeping orders, customers and inventory in sync with their Shopify online store. It's the natural choice for Shopify merchants who want unified online and in-person commerce and reporting.

Pricing

In-person rates from ~2.6% + 0¢ depending on Shopify plan; requires a Shopify subscription (plans from ~$29/mo).

Key features

Unified with Shopify store
Inventory sync
Customer profiles
Omnichannel reporting

Where it's available

Shopify Tap to Pay is available in: US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, Netherlands, Italy.

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