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Tap to Pay on Android: Take payments with your Android

Tyro’s Tap to Pay on Android turns your android device into a payment terminal without extra hardware. Download Tyro’s BYO App, link your account and start accepting contactless payments from your device in minutes.

Payments without the wait

Download the BYO App to start accepting tap to pay transactions on your android while we finalise the setup of your account *

No set up or hardware fees

You’ll only pay for transactions you accept on the Tyro BYO App ^

Convenience for your customers

With Tap to pay on Android, Tyro accepts major credit and debit cards and digital wallets.

Tap to Pay on Android with the Tyro BYO App

Accepting payments via Tap to Pay on Android has never been easier. Streamline your payments experience with just the Tyro BYO App and your Android device, so you can accept contactless payments anytime, anywhere.

Get it on Google Play

  • No extra hardware needed

    Ditch any extra payments hardware and accept tap to pay transactions right there on your Android phone.

  • Secure payments, everytime

    Trust your business and customer data is in good hands with the built-in security features of your Android phone.

Get started with tap to pay on Android

Existing Tyro customers can manage their access through the Tyro Portal.

Step 1
Apply for a Tyro BYO account

Click Get started to apply.

Step 2
Download the Tyro BYO App

Log in and set up your account.

Step 3
Start taking payments

Straight from your Android phone – no waiting for setup *.

 

Transaction fee

 
1.4%

per transaction, inc GST

Take contactless payments with just your Android Device

Tap to pay helps retail, hospitality and service businesses accept fast contactless payments wherever they work.

Sole operators and small mobile businesses—like market stall vendors, food trucks, mobile plumbers, tradies, and dog walkers—are quickly adopting tap-to-pay solutions. This technology allows retail businesses to handle more transactions during peak hours and gives mobile service providers the freedom to serve clients wherever they are, without needing a fixed terminal.

Tyro’s tap to pay on Android helps businesses accept secure, flexible contactless payments directly on their Android device.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does Tap to Pay work on Android?

    When a customer is ready to pay, open the Tyro BYO app and enter the payment amount. The customer taps their card, Google Pay, or digital wallet to the back of your Android. Your Androids’s NFC chip reads the payment securely and the transaction is processed instantly — the same way a traditional EFTPOS terminal works, but without the hardware.

  • How do I set up Tap to Pay on Android?

    To set up Android Tap to Pay, download the BYO App from Google Play, follow the setup instructions, and link it to your Tyro service for seamless payment processing.

  • Which payment methods are supported by Tap to Pay on Android for accepting payments, including Google Pay?

    Tap to Pay on Android supports all major credit cards, debit cards, as well as
    digital wallets like Google Pay, giving your customers a variety of convenient
    payment options.

  • Is Tap to Pay on Android secure?

    Yes. Tyro uses industry-leading encryption and adheres to PCI DSS security standards to keep all business and customer data private during transactions.

  • What does Tap to Pay on Android cost?

    With Android Tap to Pay and the Tyro BYO App, you only pay a transaction fee of
    1.4% (including GST) for payments processed through the app—no additional rental, exit, or cancellation fees. This straightforward pricing structure ensures you can focus on growing your business without worrying about hidden costs.

  • Which Android devices are compatible with Tap to Pay functionality?

    Tap to Pay is compatible with Android devices ^ that support NFC (Near Field Communication) and run on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later.

  • Do you also offer Tap to Pay on iPhone?

    Yes, Tyro offers a Tap to Pay feature for iPhone users through the BYO App, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments easily.

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