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Square software turns Android devices into powerful payment technology
Square has launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers in the UK . The new technology empowers sellers to securely accept contactless payments with a compatible Android device and at no additional cost .
With Tap to Pay on Android , Square is making it even easier for new sellers and established businesses to conduct in-person commerce . Using a compatible
I CAN BE ANYWHERE AND HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED TO TAKE PAYMENTS . meets consumers ' growing preferences for contactless payments . Square ’ s software also benefits consumers by offering them a smooth and straightforward checkout experience , enabling them to see all the information needed to help them complete their purchase with confidence . Tap to Pay on Android uses the inherent security components of Square ’ s platform to keep the business ’ and customers ’ data private and secure . When a payment is processed , no card numbers are stored on merchants ’ phones , working hand in hand with Square ’ s high security standards .
“ Square ’ s goal is to make sure that our sellers , no matter where they are or who they are serving , never miss a sale ,” said Alexis Sowa , General Manager of Square Point of Sale . “ Our launch of Tap to Pay on Android brings a unique technology to millions of sellers globally , giving merchants a simple way to accept payments and access world-class , integrated software for their business . Even though Tap to Pay technology has only been available for a short time , the breadth of applications and use cases we ’ re seeing across our seller base already reinforce its staying power .” x
Android device , a seller simply opens the Square Point of Sale , Square Appointments , Square for Restaurants or Square Invoices app , enters the sale and presents their smartphone to the customer . From there , the buyer will see the total they owe along with the familiar contactless payments symbol and can choose to complete the payment with a contactless credit or debit card or a digital wallet such as Google Pay .
“ Tap to Pay on Android is super handy ,” said Adel Hosie from Beauty Within , one of the first sellers in the UK to try the new product . “ I can be anywhere and have everything I need to take payments . This is important to me as my customers often ask me to carry out treatments from the comfort of their home , features like this allow me to do so .”
Tap to Pay on Android is powered by Square ’ s elegant , intuitive software which gives sellers a flexible , mobile solution that
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