Tap to Pay for
BigCommerce
Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards directly on your iPhone or Android. No extra hardware, no setup fees, no hassle.
Why Tap to Pay?
Turn your phone into a card reader. Accept contactless payments anywhere, anytime.
No Extra Hardware
Your iPhone or Android phone is your card reader. Accept contactless payments using the NFC antenna already built into your device.
Instant Setup
Start accepting Tap to Pay in minutes. Connect your Stripe account, enable Tap to Pay in settings, and you're ready to accept contactless payments.
All Contactless Methods
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and NFC credit cards. Accept any contactless payment method your customers prefer.
Bank-Level Security
Powered by Stripe Terminal with end-to-end encryption. PCI DSS compliant. Card data never touches your device.
Synced to BigCommerce
Every Tap to Pay transaction automatically syncs to BigCommerce. Orders created, inventory updated, customer records maintained.
Real-Time Reporting
See all payments in your BigCommerce dashboard. Track sales by payment method, staff member, and location.
Device Requirements
Check if your device supports Tap to Pay
Tap to Pay on iPhone
- iPhone XS or later
- iOS 15.4 or later
- Apple ID signed in with iCloud
- Passcode enabled on device
Tap to Pay on Android
- Android 9.0 (Pie) or later
- NFC capability
- Google Play Services
- Device not rooted
How Tap to Pay Works
Accept contactless payments in three simple steps
Build the Cart
Scan barcodes, search products, or browse your catalog. Add items to the cart just like any sale.
Tap "Collect Payment"
Select Tap to Pay as the payment method. Your phone displays the payment amount and activates NFC.
Customer Taps
Customer taps their card, phone, or watch on your device. Payment processes instantly, order syncs to BigCommerce.
Perfect For
Tap to Pay works wherever you sell
Pop-Up Shops
Set up anywhere without lugging around card readers. Your phone is your complete point of sale.
Line Busting
Staff can accept payments anywhere in the store. Reduce wait times during busy periods.
Farmers Markets
Lightweight setup for outdoor selling. Accept cards without worrying about equipment.
Home Services
Collect payment on-site after completing service calls. No invoice chasing.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Tap to Pay is powered by Stripe Terminal, trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.
End-to-End Encryption
Card data is encrypted from the moment of tap until it reaches Stripe's secure servers.
PCI DSS Compliant
Stripe maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification, the highest level of security compliance.
No Card Data Stored
Actual card numbers never touch your device. Only encrypted tokens are transmitted.
Fraud Protection
Stripe Radar analyzes every transaction for fraud patterns in real-time.
Start Accepting Tap to Pay Today
Your phone. Your BigCommerce store. Contactless payments, simplified.