Experience the power of Fergus Go, where you can effortlessly accept payments on-site with Tap to Pay directly from your device. 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 lets you accept payments directly on your phone while 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 phone to pay instantly.
Why Use Tap to Pay?
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 phone's built-in contactless technology
Getting started
To use Tap to Pay, you'll need to enable two key settings on your Android device:
Location Services - Must be turned on
NFC (Near Field Communication) - Must be enabled
If these settings aren't enabled, you may see error messages prompting you to:
Turn on location services
Enable NFC in your device settings
To Enable these Settings:
For Location Services:
Go to Settings > Location
Toggle Location on
For NFC:
Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > NFC
Toggle NFC on
Please note: The exact path to these settings may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device manufacturer.
Activating Tap to Pay on Your Fergus Go App
You will also need to activate tap to pay 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 Android
Once both settings are enabled, you'll be able to use Tap to Pay for contactless transactions. Here is how it works:
Step 1: Open Your Job
Launch the Fergus Go app on your phone
Navigate to the job you've just completed
Step 2: Create Your Invoice
Scroll down and tap Invoices
Tap Quick Invoice (bottom-right corner)
Fergus automatically includes existing job costs to save you time
Add any final items or adjustments
Tap Approve Invoice
Step 3: Take Payment
Once approved, you'll see the Tap to Pay option.
Select it, and Fergus connects to your phone's contactless reader.
Your customer taps their card, phone, or smart device on your phone.
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
Ensure your phone supports contactless payments.
Check that your phone's NFC is enabled.
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.
To learn more about supported devices, click here.
Conclusion
Tap to Pay changes the game for tradies. No more awkward conversations about payment, no more waiting weeks for cheques to clear, and no more carrying bulky card machines. Just finish the job, generate the invoice, and get paid on the spot.
Your customers will appreciate the convenience, your cash flow will improve, and you can focus on what you do best, getting the work done.