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πŸ“² Tap to Pay with Zavo

Tap to Pay lets you accept contactless payments directly on your iPhone or Android β€” no extra hardware needed.

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Written by John Goldsmith
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πŸš€ Getting Started

  1. Open the Zavo mobile app

  2. After completing registration, tap the Charge button in the bottom navigation

  3. Enter the amount and tap Charge again

  4. Tap to Pay will launch automatically β€” your device becomes the card reader

πŸ’‘ No terminal required. Just your phone.
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βš™οΈ Initial Setup

  • The first-time setup may take 1–2 minutes β€” this only happens once

  • After setup, Tap to Pay will launch instantly when you charge a customer


⚑ Warming Up

  • The first Tap to Pay transaction may take a few extra seconds

  • After that, payments are near-instant, so you can serve customers quickly


πŸ’³ How the Customer Pays

iPhone:

  • Ask the customer to tap their card or phone near the top edge of your iPhone

  • That’s where the NFC reader is, near the front-facing camera

Android:

  • The app will show guidance on screen

  • Customers should tap their card on the back, center area of your Android device (where the NFC chip is located)


βœ… After the Payment

  • You’ll see a confirmation screen once the payment is approved

  • The transaction will instantly appear in your Transaction History and Balance


Need help getting set up? Chat with Zavo Support β€” we're here 7 days a week.

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