Overview
Experience the power of Fergus Go, where you can effortlessly accept payments on-site with Tap to Pay on iPhone directly from your iPhone. Imagine being able to generate invoices and collect payments instantly, all from the convenience of your phone. This streamlined process is not only secure and efficient but also enhances the experience for both you and your customers. Plus, it significantly boosts your cash flow, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Please note: To use this feature, you need to have Fergus Pay configured on your account. If you haven't set it up yet, check our help guide for detailed instructions.
Tap to Pay on iPhone lets you accept payments directly on your iPhone while you're on-site with customers. No need for separate card readers or waiting for bank transfers, your customers can simply tap their card, phone, or smart device on your iPhone to pay instantly.
Why Use Tap to Pay on iPhone?
Get paid faster - Collect payment the moment you finish the job
Improve cash flow - No more waiting days or weeks for payment
Better customer experience - Quick, modern payment process
All-in-one solution - Create invoices and take payments from the same app
Secure payments - Uses your iPhone's built-in contactless technology
Please note: When using Tap to Pay on iPhone for the first time, you need to accept the terms and conditions before you can process payments. This is a one-time setup. After accepting, you'll be able to use your card reader normally for all future transactions.
Getting started
To use Tap to Pay on iPhone functionality, you'll need to enable one key setting on your iOS device:
Location Services: Tap to Pay on iPhone requires Location Services to be enabled for proper functionality. If Location Services is disabled, you'll see an error message prompting you to enable this feature.
To enable the Setting:
Go to Settings on your iOS device
For Location Services: Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
This feature must be active for Tap to Pay on iPhone to work correctly as a payment terminal.
Activating Tap to Pay on Your Fergus Go App
You will also need to activate Tap to Pay for iPhone on your Fergus Go app. To do this, follow these steps:
Open your Fergus Go app
Go to the Menu tab located in the lower right corner
Select Settings
Click on Payments
Toggle on Tap to Pay
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Once all the necessary settings are enabled, you'll be able to use Tap to Pay on iPhone for contactless transactions. Here is how it works:
Step 1: Open Your Job
Open the Fergus Go app on your iPhone
Navigate to the job you want to invoice
Step 2: Create Your Invoice
Scroll down and tap on "Invoices"
Tap "Quick Invoice" in the bottom right corner
Fergus will automatically add any existing job costs to save you time
Add any final line items or make adjustments as needed
Tap "Approve Invoice"
Step 3: Take Payment
You'll see a "Tap to Pay on iPhone" option on your screen
Tap this option - Fergus will connect to your iPhone's contactless reader
Ask your customer to tap their card, phone, or smart device directly on your iPhone
Payment complete!
The process is quick, secure, and professional. You receive payment immediately, allowing you to proceed to your next job with confidence that the payment is handled.
Tips for Success
Make sure your iPhone's contactless payment feature is enabled
Let customers know they can pay with Apple Pay or other contactless methods
Keep your phone charged - you don't want to miss out on a payment opportunity
Make sure the Fergus Go app is up to date
Remove cards from your phone case and avoid having other cards nearby during tap-to-pay to prevent payment conflicts.
Contactless payments are not available on iPad devices. For a complete list of compatible devices, click here.
Conclusions
Tap to Pay on iPhone through Fergus Go is a game-changer for tradies who want to get paid faster and provide a better customer experience. By combining invoicing and payment collection in a straightforward process, you can wrap up jobs entirely on-site and improve your cash flow immediately. The setup is straightforward, the process is secure, and your customers will appreciate the convenience. No more chasing payments or waiting for cheques to clear - just tap, pay, and move on to your next job.