Tap to Pay on iPhone FAQ

Learn about some of the most frequently asked questions relating to Tap to Pay on iPhone.

Updated over a week ago

In this article, you will learn about some of the most common questions relating to Tap to Pay on iPhone.

Tap to Pay on iPhone allows you to accept contactless payments using just your iPhone without the need for external hardware. You can use your iPhone to accept contactless payments via credit card or other digital wallets right on the Workiz mobile app.

How do I turn it on?

An account admin with an iPhone and Apple ID can enable Tap to Pay on iPhone from the Settings page on the Workiz mobile app.

To learn more about turning on Tap to Pay on iPhone using Workiz Pay, please see this article.

How much does it cost?

Tap to Pay on iPhone comes at no additional cost to using Workiz Pay.

Payments collected using Tap to Pay on iPhone also qualify for the card reader rate. To see your rates with Workiz Pay, go to the My account tab of your Workiz Pay dashboard and scroll down to Transaction details.

Is this available in Canada?

Tap to Pay on iPhone is only available to Workiz Pay users based in the US.

It is also worth noting that successfully enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone in the US will not allow you to collect payments in Canada.

Does it work on all iPhones?

Tap to Pay on iPhone is only available on iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.0 or later.

To determine your device’s model and iOS version, open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to About.

Does it work on iPads?

Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available on iPads or any other Apple devices other than iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.0 or later.

Can I use an Android device?

Tap to Pay on iPhone is only available on iPhones. Your team will need an account admin with an iPhone and an Apple ID to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone.

What if some of my team uses Android devices?

You will need an account admin with an iPhone and an Apple ID to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for your team.

After turning it on, Tap to Pay on iPhone will only be available for your team members with compatible iPhones who can otherwise collect online payments. Team members with Android devices may collect contactless payments using a Workiz card reader instead.

What if my admins don’t have iPhones?

You will need an account admin with an iPhone and Apple ID to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for your team.

Briefly changing a team member’s role for the purpose of enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone is not recommended. This person must remain an admin on your account for as long as you wish to continue using Tap to Pay on iPhone.

I have an iPhone. Why can’t I use Tap to Pay on iPhone?

Tap to Pay on iPhone is only available on iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.0 or later.

To determine your device’s model and iOS version, open your Settings app and go to About.

What types of payments can I accept?

With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept any form of contactless payment. This includes contactless credit or debit cards and digital wallets.

How do I know if my client’s card is contactless?

To determine if your client’s card is compatible with contactless payments, look for the contactless smart card symbol on the front or back of the card.

Note: The Workiz mobile app will not acknowledge incompatible cards. The app will not provide an error message of any kind for non-contactless cards.

How do I collect payments?

Select the option for Tap to Pay on iPhone when collecting a payment through the Workiz mobile app. From there, follow the instructions on the screen.

To learn more about collecting payments using Tap to Pay on iPhone with Workiz Pay, please see this article.

What if a client’s contactless card isn’t being read?

If you are certain a client’s card is contactless, but it is not being read by your iPhone, there may be an issue with the card issuer or card itself. Please try again or try using a different card.

Tap to Pay on iPhone is no longer available for me. What happened?

If you were using Tap to Pay on iPhone with Workiz Pay before and it suddenly stopped working, it’s possible that your account admin disabled the capability.

Please contact your account admin to verify that Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled from the Settings page on the Workiz mobile app.

I’m seeing an error that says a “valid address is needed” — what does this mean?

When attempting to use Tap to Pay on iPhone, you may encounter an error stating the transaction failed because “a valid account address is needed." It may also be asking you for a valid phone number.

This means your Workiz account does not have a valid business address or phone number listed under your Account settings. To resolve this issue, please open your Account settings page and ensure you have valid information saved under Business address and Company phone.

Select the Business address field and ensure you have selected the suggested address format provided.

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