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Tap to Pay: Requirements & Getting Started - DaySmart Beauty & Pet Payments via Stripe

This article goes over Tap to Pay (TTP) requirements and how to run a TTP transaction with DaySmart Beauty & Pet Payments via Stripe

Written by Cameron Youngblood

šŸ“ Overview

Curious about Tap To Pay compatibility and how to get started? Look no further! We'll outline requirements and compatible devices below, as well as steps to take your first Tap to Pay payment.

āš ļø Please note

Tap to Pay on iPhone/Android is only available with DaySmart Payments Beauty & Pet via Stripe.


ā„¹ļø Device & Card Requirements

Learn what cards can be used for tap to pay and the minimum requirements for your phone/tablet.

šŸ’³ Card Support

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Interac (Canada), eftpos (Australia) via a physical contactless card or a NFC-based mobile wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay) are supported with Tap to Pay.

  • Discover with Tap to Pay on iPhone is only supported in the US.

  • Interac via Tap to Pay will only work on transactions up to $250. Transactions higher than $250 will be declined and need to be inserted into a physical terminal to be accepted.

šŸŽ Apple Device Requirements

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Tap to Pay on iPhone (TTPOI) requires an iPhone that meets the following criteria:

  • iPhone XS or newer

  • Running the latest version of iOS & DaySmart app for your device.

  • Location services for the DaySmart app must be enabled.

  • A stable connection to the internet.

  • Not be on an active phone call while using TTPOI.

  • Be located within supported countries

    • Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States (not available in Puerto Rico).


šŸ¤– Android Device Requirements

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Tap to Pay on Android (TTPOA) requires an Android device that meets the following criteria:

  • Running Android 13 or above, and the latest version of the DaySmart app for your device.

  • Location services for the DaySmart app must be enabled.

  • A stable connection to the internet.

  • Uses Google Mobile Services and has the Google Play Store app installed.

  • Contains a functioning NFC antenna and chipset.

  • Isn’t rooted and device bootloader is locked and unchanged.

  • Be located within supported countries

    • Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.


šŸ“² How to use Tap to Pay

Below are the steps on how to take a Tap to Pay payment in the DaySmart mobile app.

āš ļø Please note

Tap to Pay might not work if you're on a call with the phone you're using. If you're having issues, please end the call and try again.

  1. Click Checkout if the client has an existing appointment, or create a new ticket by clicking on the shopping cart icon at the top of the Appointment Book screen.

    1. šŸ’”Reminder: If you're creating a new ticket, don't forget to add a client or select walking and the products sold or services provided.

  2. Within the Payment Details, tap Credit Card under the Add Payment heading.

  3. Under the Process Card With heading, tap Tap to Pay on [iPhone/Android], which will be the first item in the list.

    1. āš ļø Please Note: On the very first use of Tap to Pay on iPhone, you will be prompted to link your Apple ID with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Follow the account linking steps on your device to proceed with TTPOI.

  4. You will then be prompted to add a tip, if enabled. Have the customer enter in their desired tip amount.

  5. The Tap to Pay screen will be presented.

    1. For Tap to Pay on iPhone: The customer can either hover their card horizontally, or hold their phone or smartwatch near the front or back of the top of your device as indicated on the screen.

    2. For Tap to Pay on Android: The customer can either hover their card horizontally, or hold their phone or smartwatch near the back of your device in the area indicated on the screen.

  6. After a successful transaction, the phone will chime and display Done.

  7. After the transaction is complete, you will be asked if you would like to E-mail, print, or skip the customer receipt.


šŸ’¬ Contact Us

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