Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments with only an iPhone.
With Tap to Pay on iPhone(*1), JCB is expanding its contactless acceptance.
Accept various types of in-person contactles payments with only an iPhone.
From physical credit and debit cards, to Apple Pay and other digital wallets.
No additional terminals or hardware needed. It's easy, secure and private.
No Additional Hardware Required
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept in-person, contactless payments right on your iPhone. So there’s no need for additional card readers and terminals. All you need is your iPhone and a supported payment app.
Privacy and Security Built in
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in security and privacy features of iPhone to keep your business and customer data safe and secure.When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or PIN information on your iPhone or on Apple servers. So you and your customers can rest assured the data stays protected.
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PIN availability depends on the country or regions.
Getting Started is Easy
To start using Tap to Pay on iPhone for your business, simply download a supported payment app, accept the terms and conditions, and enable iPhone to be configured.
How to Accept Contactless Payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone
―It takes just a few simple steps.

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Open the supported payment app on your iPhone, and enter the transaction information.
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Present your iPhone to the customer.
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Your customer holds their device/card at the top of your iPhone, over the contactless symbol.
STEP4
When you see the Done checkmark, the card read is complete and the transaction is being processed.
Payment Methods Supported by JCB for Tap to Pay on iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts various contactless methods, including JCB cards with EMV Contactless indicator issued by credit/debit issuers, Apple Pay and other digital wallets.
Countries and regions Where JCB is Supported for Tap to Pay on iPhone
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Australia
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Austria
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
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Canada
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Croatia
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Cyprus
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Czechia
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Ireland
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Italy
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Japan
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Liechtenstein
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Luxembourg
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Malta
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Poland
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Portugal
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Romania
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Taiwan
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United Kingdom
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Country names are listed in alphabetical order.
(As of September, 2025)
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Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a supported payment app and the latest version of iOS.
Update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Tap Download and Install. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app.
Transaction limits may apply.
The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.
Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all markets. For Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions, see https://developer.apple.com/tap-to-pay/regions/
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TM and (C) 2024 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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Apple, the Apple Logo, Apple Pay, Apple Watch, Face ID, iPhone, Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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The iPhone trademark is used under license from AiPhone Co., Ltd.