All the advantages of the Payrexx Tap to Pay app
The Payrexx Tap to Pay app replaces expensive hardware, is quickly installed, easy to use, and provides you with all important payment and analysis features.
Install Payrexx Tap to Pay on the phone
Download the free SoftPOS app on your Android device.
Connect the app with your Payrexx account
Once you start the app on your phone, you will be prompted to log in.
Receive payments via card or TWINT
Enter the desired amount and let your customers pay with their preferred payment method.
What is Tap to Pay?
Tap to Pay, also known as SoftPOS, is a technology that allows Swiss Comerciantes to use their smartphone as a Lector de tarjetas. This enables them to accept payments without additional hardware.
What mobile payments can I accept with Tap to Pay?
Tap to Pay is an app that is installed on the mobile phone. Merchants can accept contactless payments via credit and debit cards (Visa and Mastercard), TWINT or via mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
The smartphone thus effectively becomes the Kartenlesegerät.
Note: Please note that Payrexx Tap to Pay is currently available only for merchants based in Switzerland.
How do my customers pay with Payrexx Tap to Pay?
The payment process with Payrexx Tap to Pay includes the following steps:
Select the desired payment method (card or TWINT).
Enter the amount to be paid.
Your customers can now either hold their card to your smartphone, open the mobile wallet and hold their phone to yours, or scan the displayed TWINT code within their TWINT app.
Done! The transaction is complete, and the amount will be transferred to your Payrexx account within 48 hours.
A detailed guide of the payment process can be found in the documentation.
Which devices are compatible with Payrexx Tap to Pay?
The app works on all phones that meet the following requirements:
Android operating system, version 8.1 or higher
NFC compatibility
Google Mobile Service
TEE in a SoC (Trusted Execution Environment in a System on a Chip)
Internet connection
Most of these conditions are met by all modern, common smartphones. As long as you download Payrexx Tap to Pay via the Google Play Store and your phone is not modified or developer options are not activated, the app should work without issues.
You can find the detailed list of requirements in the documentation.
Can I install Payrexx Tap to Pay on my iPhone?
No, unfortunately not.
This is not due to Payrexx, but to Apple: The company has not yet released the payment technology in its smartphones for Switzerland. As soon as Apple takes this step, Payrexx Tap to Pay will also be available for all iPhones.
What other features does Payrexx Tap to Pay offer?
Payrexx Tap to Pay is designed to enable you to receive payments as comfortably as possible and without additional technology. The app includes the following features:
Overview of all transactions
Analysis of your payments
Mute incoming calls and notifications
Switch between multiple terminals
Light or Dark Mode
Available in German, English, French, and Italian
An overview of all functions of Payrexx Tap to Pay can be found in the documentation.
How much does Tap to Pay cost and are there any hidden fees?
The app can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store or directly through your Payrexx account.
In addition to the monthly costs for your Payrexx account, the following transaction fees apply:
1.65 % + 0.15 EUR
for domestic payments.
A monthly fee of 4 EUR is also charged for each additional active Android device.
For more detailed information about the Payrexx pricing model, please also consult the pricing page.
Is there a free trial period?
Yes! You can try Tap to Pay by Payrexx for free for 30 days.
After that, you have the choice: Either you opt for a paid subscription and thus reduce the transaction costs, or you automatically switch to the free Free subscription. Since no costs are incurred in this case, you don't have to worry about a subscription trap.
How secure is Tap to Pay with Payrexx?
With the highest security standards, Payrexx ensures that not only your data but also your customers' data is protected. We offer the greatest possible security for every transaction. Payrexx specifically implements the following security measures:
Personal data, both yours and your customers’, is stored in compliance with GDPR on secure Swiss servers.
Payrexx is fully PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest global security standard for payment data, developed in collaboration with several credit card organizations.
To ensure secure data transmission, Payrexx uses encryption protocols such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) with 256-bit encryption, the highest security standard.
The 3-D Secure process enhances online payments with additional identification, minimizing fraud risks and chargebacks, and ensuring the highest security and customer authentication.
What types of payments can I accept with Tap to Pay?
With Payrexx Tap to Pay, your customers can pay using the following payment methods:
Mobile Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay)