Tide Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

iPhone

Tap to Pay on iPhone for Tide business account holders, with a subscription option to cut rates.

Platforms: iPhone
Company: Tide Platform Ltd
Monthly fee: None to start
Best for: Tide business account holders

About Tide Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

Tide offers Tap to Pay on iPhone to its business account holders, with pay-as-you-go pricing or a lower-rate subscription. It's a convenient add-on for sole traders and small businesses already banking with Tide.

Pricing

PAYG 1.5% + 11p, or 0.89% + 9p with a £17.99/mo 'Sell In Person' subscription.

Key features

Tide account integration
Subscription option
Invoicing

Where it's available

Tide Tap to Pay is available in: UK.

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