Square, the renowned financial services and mobile payment company, has unveiled Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada, marking a significant advancement in contactless payment technology. Available within the Square Point of Sale, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments iOS apps, this feature allows sellers to process payments directly from their iPhones, eliminating the need for additional payment hardware.

Tap to Pay on iPhone simplifies the transaction process for both new and established businesses. By utilizing Apple’s secure payment technology, which ensures that no card numbers are stored on the device or Apple servers, Square offers a reliable and secure solution for business transactions. This functionality is particularly beneficial for mobile professionals such as tradespeople and caterers, as well as retailers and beauty professionals, enabling them to accept payments efficiently at any location.

The integration of Apple's contactless payment technology with Square’s user-friendly software provides a seamless checkout experience. Customers can complete their purchases swiftly by using contactless credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets. This method not only enhances the customer experience but also aligns with the increasing consumer preference for contactless payments.

Since its initial launch in the US in late 2022, followed by expansions to Australia and the United Kingdom, Tap to Pay on iPhone has become an integral component of Square’s ecosystem. It offers a versatile and adaptable payment solution suitable for various business environments.

Saumil Mehta, Head of Product at Square, emphasized the benefits of this innovation, stating, "With Tap to Pay on iPhone, we are further levelling the playing field for businesses of all sizes to be able to start, run, and grow. It helps reduce some of the barriers to entry for new businesses and enables existing sellers to create new ways to sell with nothing more than their iPhone and Square’s software."

Canadian entrepreneurs can start using Tap to Pay on iPhone today by downloading the Square POS, Square for Retail, or Square Appointments app from the Apple App Store. This feature is compatible with iPhone XS models or later running the latest version of iOS. For more information, visit Square's official Tap to Pay page.

About Square:

Square, Inc. is a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. The company aims to simplify commerce through technology, providing tools to help businesses start, run, and grow.