Elevate your salon, spa, and barbershop experience with a quick and convenient checkout. StyleSeat offers Tap to Pay on iPhone, allowing you and your clients to experience easy, seamless checkouts one tap at a time. Check out the benefits of Tap to Pay,  how it works, and how you can get started before your next appointment.

What is Tap to Pay?

Tap to Pay, often called contactless payment, is a method of paying for goods and services by tapping a compatible card or mobile device – with or without a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. This technology uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to transmit payment information securely, eliminating the need for physical contact or swiping.

Benefits of Tap to Pay for Salons

Quicker Checkouts

In the beauty and wellness industry, time is money, and long checkouts can lead to frustrated clients. Tap to Pay speeds up the checkout process significantly–with just a quick tap, transactions are completed in seconds, allowing you to serve more clients efficiently and keep the flow of your salon running smoothly.

Better Bookkeeping

Accurate bookkeeping is crucial for any business, and salons are no exception. Tap to Pay provides a digital record of all transactions, making tracking sales, managing inventory, and analyzing financial performance easier.  It also helps reduce errors associated with manual entry and simplifies the reconciliation process, giving you more time to focus on your clients.

Offer Clients More Ways to Pay

Clients appreciate flexibility, especially when it comes to payment options. Tap to Pay gives your clients more ways to pay, including contactless credit and debit cards, mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, and even wearable devices. Offering diverse payment methods can enhance the client experience, making them more likely to return and recommend your salon to others.

No Extra Devices Needed

Unlike traditional card readers that require additional hardware, most modern POS systems come equipped with NFC technology for Tap to Pay – and iPhone users do not need a dedicated system at all. This means you can start accepting contactless payments without investing in extra devices. For mobile professionals, this is a game-changer as it allows you to accept payments on the go with just your smartphone or tablet.

How do I set up Tap to Pay on iPhone?

Setting up Tap to Pay is quick and easy:

1. Find a few minutes to set up before or between clients.
2. Update your iOS and StyleSeat app to the newest version
   Click here or find the Set up Tap to Pay button in the Menu of your StyleSeat app
3. Allow Location sharing and accept Apple’s Terms & Conditions
4. You’re ready to go. Look for the Tap to Pay on iPhone button on your appointment details to start using at checkout

How do I check out an appointment using Tap to Pay on iPhone?

Once you have signed up for Tap to Pay using your Apple ID, you can use Tap to Pay on iPhone for most StyleSeat appointments. When it’s time to check out your client, go to the Appointment Details screen and click the “Tap to Pay on iPhone” button to start the checkout process.

How does Tap to Pay work?

Tap to Pay operates on NFC technology, which allows two devices to communicate when they are close to each other. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works:

1. The client takes out their contactless card or mobile device with a digital wallet.
2. The client will tap their card or device near the NFC-enabled POS terminal.
3. The terminal reads the payment information and sends it to the payment processor for authorization.
4. Once approved, the payment is completed, and both the client and salon receive a confirmation.

StyleSeat Pros love how Tap to Pay elevates their client experience

“Being able to offer my clients Tap to Pay on iPhone has leveled up my business! It’s convenient and faster to keep all my payments in one app, and my clients love having more flexibility in how they pay.” – Yak the Barber

Yak the Barber has been a StyleSeat Pro for six years and has earned a 5-star rating and over 700 rave reviews from clients. One way he elevates his client experience is by checking out his appointments with Tap to Pay. Yak enjoys how Tap to Pay makes his client checkouts super easy. “It even adds a bit of pizzazz at the end of the checkout, too, and the clients love it,” says Yak.

Tap to Pay transforms how beauty, wellness, and barber professionals manage payments at checkout. Its benefits, including quicker checkouts, better bookkeeping, diverse payment options, and minimal hardware requirements, make it an ideal solution for modern salons. 

For more information on Tap to Pay for iPhone and answers to some frequently asked questions, please visit our support article for professionals.