Tap to Pay: definition, example, and why it matters

Available on iPhone (Tap to Pay on iPhone) and Android (Tap to Pay on Android). No card reader required. Glo Invoice supports Tap to Pay for in-person payment at the job site.

• Short definition. Accepting contactless card and wallet payments using just a phone.
• Category. Tap to Pay is a payments term used by service businesses when billing customers.
• How Glo Invoice handles it. Glo Invoice builds tap to pay into the invoice itself, so you don't track it on paper or in a spreadsheet.

Frequently asked questions

What does tap to pay mean?

Available on iPhone (Tap to Pay on iPhone) and Android (Tap to Pay on Android). No card reader required. Glo Invoice supports Tap to Pay for in-person payment at the job site.

Related terms

• Card payment — A payment made by credit or debit card, processed online or in person.
• Stripe — A payment processor that lets businesses accept cards, ACH, and wallets online.