Today, tapeeno, UTP’s app for micro-merchants, has enabled its merchants in the UK to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. 

Tap to Pay on iPhone allows merchants to accept all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the tapeeno iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal needed. 

With Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options. 

Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep the business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.

Launching Tap to Pay on iPhone with tapeeno offers a vast community of micro-merchants and freelancers in the UK the ability to accept contactless payments.

Michael Ault, CEO at UTP, said: “With tapeeno now available on the App Store, merchants and their customers can now benefit from an easy, secure and private way to make and receive payments, helping entrepreneurs of all sizes to focus on running and growing their business."

Brad Hyett, CEO at Phos, added: “We’re excited to extend our long-term partnership with UTP by enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone to merchants, transforming the checkout experience for both them and most importantly, their customers."

Tap to Pay on iPhone enables tapeeno’s customers to use a contactless payment acceptance solution that is easy to set up and use. Merchants can unlock contactless payment acceptance within minutes through the tapeeno iOS app on an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS.

Built by partners Phos by Ingenico, tapeeno delivers the highest standards customers have come to expect from UTP.