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# How to Enable Tap to Pay on Android

> Guide to enabling and using Tap to Pay on Android devices with the SimpleTix Organizer app, for both Square and Stripe.

# What is Tap to Pay on Android?

Tap to Pay on Android is available in the SimpleTix Organizer app when selling tickets via **Square** or **Stripe**. You can accept in-person, contactless payments right on your Android phone, from physical debit and credit cards to Google Pay and other digital wallets, no extra terminals/readers needed.

<Info>
  Using an iPhone? See [Tap to Pay on iPhone](/docs/simpletix-mobile-apps/simpletix-organizer-app/tap-to-pay-ios).
</Info>

# Are there device requirements?

* Android 11 or later with Google Play Services (the SimpleTix Organizer app itself requires Android 7.0 or later)
* **NFC** and **Contactless Payments** turned on in your device settings. If either is off, the app shows a prompt with an **Open Settings** button.
* Device must not be rooted or running a custom ROM

For processor-specific details, see the [Square Tap to Pay on Android docs](https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/7960-get-started-with-tap-to-pay-on-android) or the [Stripe Tap to Pay on Android docs](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/setup-reader/tap-to-pay?platform=android).

# How do I enable Tap to Pay on Android?

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Square">
    To enable Tap to Pay on Android for your Square merchant account, you need to access the SimpleTix Organizer app from your Owner or Administrator account. On this account, you will be able to accept the Tap to Pay terms and conditions. Once these terms are accepted, all accounts in your organization will be able to choose Tap to Pay as your method of taking payment.

    The steps below apply when your Square Version setting is **Mobile Payments SDK - USA Only** (**Settings** > **Square Version**). If you use **POS API** mode, Tap to Pay is still available — the SimpleTix Organizer app hands your cart to the Square POS app, where you select Tap to Pay as the payment method.

    <Warning>
      Only one payment method can be active at a time. If you have a Square Reader paired to your Android device, disconnect it before starting a Tap to Pay payment.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Stripe">
    To enable Tap to Pay on Android for your Stripe account, you need to access the SimpleTix Organizer app from your Owner or Administrator account. On this account, you will be able to accept the Tap to Pay terms and conditions. Once these terms are accepted, all accounts in your organization will be able to choose Tap to Pay as your method of taking payment.

    You also need a **Location** configured in the Stripe Dashboard and selected in the Manager Portal. Open the Stripe dashboard, search "Terminal", and add a Location linked to where you'll be accepting payments. Then, in the [Manager Portal](https://manager.simpletix.com), select that Location for your site. Your Android device is registered to this Location when you connect it as a Tap to Pay reader.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

# How do I accept payments with Tap to Pay on Android?

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Square">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Square reader settings">
        In the sidebar of the SimpleTix Organizer app, tap **Connect Square Reader**. Ensure all appropriate permissions are enabled. If NFC is off, the app will prompt you to turn on NFC and Contactless Payments — tap **Open Settings** to do so.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose Tap to Pay">
        Tap **Connect Reader** and choose **Tap to Pay**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    You can also reach the reader selection from checkout: when you tap **Buy Now** on a credit/debit card order, you'll be offered the same reader options where you can select Tap to Pay.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Stripe">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Stripe Settings">
        In the sidebar of the SimpleTix Organizer app, tap **Connect Stripe Reader**. Grant the Bluetooth and Location permissions if prompted — Stripe requires your location to process payments.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose Tap to Pay">
        On the **Devices** tab, tap **Connect Reader**. Your phone will appear in the list as **Tap To Pay**. Select it to connect. The first time you connect, Stripe may take a moment to prepare your device.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    You can also reach the reader selection from checkout: when you tap **Buy Now** on a credit/debit card order, you'll be offered the same reader options where you can select **Tap To Pay**.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Once you've chosen Tap to Pay, start a sale as usual and choose **Credit/Debit** at checkout. When prompted, have the customer tap their card or phone to the back of your device. You'll be returned to the SimpleTix Organizer app to complete the order.

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<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Tap to Pay on iPhone" icon="apple" iconType="brands" href="/docs/simpletix-mobile-apps/simpletix-organizer-app/tap-to-pay-ios">
    Accept contactless payments on iPhone with Square or Stripe
  </Card>

  <Card title="SimpleTix Organizer App Guide" icon="mobile-notch" href="/docs/simpletix-mobile-apps/simpletix-organizer-app/simpletix-organizer">
    Full setup guide, including supported Square and Stripe hardware
  </Card>
</CardGroup>