Imagine going to a store or even a POS agent and all you have to do is tap your card on the merchant phone and viola! Payment is confirmed in seconds!
Well, that’s the idea behind NowNow TapTap.
In the blog post, we will share everything you need to know about NowNow TapTap, including how it works and how you can use it to make contactless payments.
What is TapTap?
NowNow TapTap is a contactless payment solution for merchants to easily accept payments on the go using only their mobile phone. The MyBiz solution enables merchants to collect card payments by turning their smartphone into a mobile POS device.
Let’s break it down some more!
NowNow TapTap tech allows your phone/POS to accept contactless payments from another phone or card in seconds. Also known as ‘Tap and Pay’, ‘Tap and Go’ or ‘Tap on Phone’ can transform your RFID or NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet into an easy and secure device to send, receive and accept transactions anywhere, anytime.
Best part? There’s no need or cost for additional hardware.
How does TapTap work on a phone?
NowNow TapTap payments work with NFC technology-enabled phones and tablets. This technology helps them communicate by encrypting data through radio waves until payment is successfully processed. You can use your card to tap to pay on a mobile phone or POS machine with MyBiz wallet.
How to Accept Payment Using NowNow TapTap
Start by logging in using your MyBiz wallet ID or BizPadi email. (You will need to create a MyBiz account if you haven’t already)
Afterward, under the “Perform a Transaction” section, choose “Tap & Pay.”
Next, enter the payment amount. Then, have the customer tap their debit card on your device.
Following that, ask the customer to enter their card PIN to approve the payment.
Lastly, share the receipt with the customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all phones support mobile payments?
No. Taptap works on Android smartphones with Near-Field Communication (NFC). You may need to enable NFC on your phone to use this feature.
How do I know if my smartphone has NFC?
Go to ‘Settings’ menu on your phone.
On the search option, type “NFC” or “Near Field Communication”. If you see the app, then your smartphone supports NFC technology.
Where can I use it?
You can use TapTap on MyBiz but first you have to link your wallet to TapTap.
How do I get started?
Download MyBiz app from the Google Play Store and signup on the App. Thereafter, it’s as easy as 123!
Is it Safe?
TapTap Contactless payment is very secure. It uses the same strong security as physical payment terminals. It is a convenient and trustworthy way to pay, as consumers do not need to hand over their cards to sellers when paying.
How do I Tap on the phone?
Once you are prompted to pay by the merchant, place your enabled mobile device within 1 to 2 inches of the merchants’ phone and follow the prompts to add your 4 digit-PIN.
What If I mistakenly Tap my card twice?
If that happens, you won’t be billed twice because each transaction requires your PIN before payment is made.