Why Accept Tap-to-Pay Payments From Your Phone

Asking a customer to dig out a credit card, type in numbers, or sign a paper slip slows down every payment and gives the customer a chance to second-guess the purchase. Tap-to-Pay turns your smartphone into a contactless payment terminal, so your customer can pay you by simply tapping their card or phone against yours. The transaction takes seconds, the experience feels modern and professional, and you collect payment on the spot without carrying an extra card reader or asking for a signature. Customers stop hesitating, payments process faster, and you look more professional doing it.

This interactive demo walks you through how to accept a Tap-to-Pay payment with the ThryvPay mobile app from start to finish. After the demo, you will know how to accept your first Tap-to-Pay payment in your own ThryvPay account.

How to Complete the Interactive Demo

The demo is divided into two parts. First, you will take a guided tour of accepting a Tap-to-Pay payment with the ThryvPay mobile app from beginning to end. Then you will have the chance to follow the steps yourself to see how the flow works in your own account.

To complete the guided tour, click Next on each window that appears as you move through the demo. To complete the interactive walkthrough afterward, click the blue dot shown on each step. The blue dot indicates where you should click next to advance through the walkthrough.

How to Download the ThryvPay Mobile App

Once you have completed the demo, download the ThryvPay mobile app to start accepting Tap-to-Pay payments from your phone. The app is available for both iPhone and Android devices that support contactless payment hardware.

For iPhone devices, download the ThryvPay Mobile App on the Apple App Store.

For Android devices, download the ThryvPay Mobile App on the Google Play Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tap-to-Pay?
Tap-to-Pay is a contactless payment method that lets your customer pay by tapping their credit card, debit card, or smartphone against your phone. No card swipe, no PIN, and no separate card reader is needed. The payment is processed through the ThryvPay mobile app the moment the card or phone makes contact with your device.

Does my phone support Tap-to-Pay?
Tap-to-Pay requires a phone with contactless payment hardware. iPhone and Android devices with NFC capability support Tap-to-Pay through the ThryvPay mobile app. If your phone does not support Tap-to-Pay, the app will let you know during setup and you can continue to accept other payment methods through the app.

What payment methods can my customer use with Tap-to-Pay?
Customers can pay using any contactless-enabled credit card, debit card, or smartphone with a digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Customers tap their card or phone against yours to complete the payment.

Do I need a separate subscription to use Tap-to-Pay?
No. Tap-to-Pay is included as part of your ThryvPay account through the ThryvPay mobile app. As long as your ThryvPay account is active, you can accept Tap-to-Pay payments from a compatible phone.

What does this article cover?
This article is an interactive demo that walks you through accepting a Tap-to-Pay payment with the ThryvPay mobile app. It does not cover initial ThryvPay setup, configuring payment methods, processing refunds, or accepting payments through other methods. For ThryvPay setup and other related workflows, refer to the related ThryvPay help articles in this section.