Tap on phone

Turn your compatible Android smartphone into a card machine.

Free

What you get

A tap-on-phone payment solution that's perfect for small businesses

On-the-go payment acceptance

You don't need a card machine if your phone is compatible

Requirements

Google-compatible Android smartphone with NFC (near-field-communication) functionality.

Android operating software (OS) needs to be 9.0 or higher.

*Check if your Android phone is compatible. Go to settings and search for NFC to see if NFC is supported.

Ensure you have Android version 9.0 or higher with Google Play.

Payments

Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards accepted.

Pay 2,5% (VAT excluded) per transaction fee when settled into a Nedbank account.

Pay 2,75% (VAT excluded) per transaction fee when settled into a non-Nedbank account.

Simple and safe PIN entry when cardholder verification limit is exceeded.

Value-adds

Merchant portal to track sales and reconcile payments. 

Remote support via merchant helpdesk.

Get started

Sign up as a PocketPOS merchant. 

Get a call back, call 0860 114 966, speak to your banker or visit a Nedbank branch

Already a PocketPOS merchant? Check if your Android device meets the requirements*.

Tap on phone is currently not available on Apple or Huawei devices that are unsupported by Google Play.

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