Stripe Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

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Developer-first Tap to Pay via the Stripe Terminal SDK — embed contactless acceptance into your own iOS or Android app.

Platforms
iPhone & Android
Company
Stripe, Inc.
Monthly fee
None to start
Best for
Developers & platforms embedding payments in their own app

About Stripe Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

Stripe Tap to Pay is delivered through the Stripe Terminal SDK rather than a single consumer app, letting platforms and developers add contactless card acceptance to their own iOS and Android apps. It powers in-person payments for many other brands (including some neobanks) and unifies online and in-person payments under one Stripe account with powerful reporting and developer tooling.

Pricing

Typically 2.7% + 5¢ for in-person card payments in the US (varies by country and negotiated rates). No mandatory monthly fee.

Key features

  • Terminal SDK for iOS & Android
  • Unified online + in-person payments
  • Developer tooling & APIs
  • Detailed reporting
  • Global card support

Where it's available

Stripe Tap to Pay is available in: US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore.

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