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Receive contactless payments on the go with Tap to Pay

Accept card payments using your phone and keep more from every sale with the lowest card processing fee on the market
Open a GoSolo Account

The contactless payment tool that lets you retain more of what you make

 

  • No expensive card machines or separate registration is needed
  • Zero setup charge
  • Zero monthly fee
  • Lowest payment acceptance fees
  • No £100 limit per transaction
  • Doesn’t rely on the WiFi connection, works flawlessly with 5G, 4G, 3G, and even LTE

More in your pocket after every sale.

Compare us to Stripe, Tide, or Barclays. GoSolo is cheaper. Always.

Transaction amount
£100
£250
£500
£1,000
£2,000
GoSolo
£1.36
£3.10
£6.00
£11.80
£23.40
Tide
£1.59
£3.84
£7.59
£15.09
£30.09
Stripe
£1.70
£4.00
£7.70
£15.20
£30.20
Barclays
£2.78
£6.91
£13.78
£27.53
£55.03
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* Pricing is accurate as of 19/06/2025. The comparison is based on published standard pricing for small businesses taking online payments on a no-monthly-fee contract. Fees may vary based on card type, transaction method, and account type. For up-to-date rates, please check provider websites.

How Tap to Pay works

  1. Open a free GoSolo business account and download the app

  2. Go to the Payments section and turn on Tap to Pay

  3. Get paid directly into the GoSolo business account

  4. Receive funds within 1 to 4 working days

  5. Monitor sales accurately from the sales dashboard

Open GoSolo account

Track and manage sales data

 

See all your ins and outs, successful and failed payments, and track your progress towards your sales goals with strategic, data-driven insights from your GoSolo sales dashboard.

We accept all contactless card payment methods

Full data privacy

 

Each time a customer taps to pay you, GoSolo protects your transactions using the iPhone’s inbuilt security protocols. Neither your customer’s financial details nor your own are stored on the iPhone or Apple’s servers, ensuring your details remain private and secure.

The funds are immediately collected and recorded by our partner, Adyen, the top financial institution powering payments for global brands like Meta, Microsoft and others. Then the funds are processed and remitted into your GoSolo business account, guaranteeing full protection for your money.

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GoSolo Tap to Pay FAQ's

What if the payment I get via Tap to Pay is over £100?

When you're getting paid more than £100 in person, using a POS terminal or card reader device, customers usually need to enter their PIN to proceed with the payment. GoSolo doesn't provide any hardware devices, but you still can use the tap-to-pay feature on your phone to accept payments over £100 offline. Due to the “PIN on Glass” technology, your customers can enter their card PIN right on the phone screen to release larger card payments.

What devices are compatible with Tap-to-Pay technology?

Tap-to-Pay is currently available only on iPhone and requires iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4 or later.

Is Tap to Pay safe?

Tap to Pay is a secure way to make contactless payments. Here's what makes Tap to Pay safe:

  • One-Time Codes: Instead of transmitting your actual card details, Tap to Pay uses near-field communication (NFC) to send a unique, encrypted code for each transaction. Even if someone intercepts this code, it can't be used for future purchases.
  • Short Range: NFC has a very limited range (usually a few centimetres). 
  • Security Measures: Most mobile wallets and contactless cards require additional security measures like fingerprint or PIN verification before processing payments, adding another layer of protection.

What is Tap-to-Pay?

Tap-to-pay is a contactless payment method that lets you pay quickly and securely by putting your phone, watch, or credit card against a payment terminal (GoSolo mobile app). It uses near-field communication (NFC) technology to transmit your payment information wirelessly.

Tap-to-pay is becoming increasingly popular as it's

  • Fast: No waiting to swipe or insert your card.
  • Secure: Uses one-time codes for transactions.
  • Convenient: Works with various devices like phones, watches, and some contactless cards.

Are there any fees for using Tap to Pay?

We use Interchange++ pricing, meaning that you’re charged a small base fee (set by the card schemes) plus a low fixed GoSolo margin of 0.5% + 20p. The total fee is automatically deducted from each payment you receive — no hidden costs, volume thresholds or monthly charges.

Is there a transaction limit for Tap to Pay?

GoSolo does not limit transactions to £100 per transaction, unlike other Tap to Pay or POS terminal vendors.

Who can use GoSolo Tap to Pay?

Any registered GoSolo business account holder can activate Tap to Pay and start accepting payments instantly.