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Only if you link it to Apple Pay or Google Pay and use that. And it will only access funds in your balance, not a linked card or bank account. So it's easier to just link the card or bank account directly to APay or GPay. Answer from Yaalt420 on reddit.com
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PayPal
paypal.com › us › money-hub › article › contactless-phone-payments
Contactless Phone Payments | A Guide | PayPal US
July 25, 2023 - It's fast, convenient, and secure. Contactless phone payments utilize near-field communication (NFC) technology, which allows two devices close to each other to transmit data wirelessly.
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PayPal
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Tap to Pay for Business | PayPal US
Learn about PayPal’s secure Tap to Pay feature and accept fast, contactless payments for your business. Available on iPhone and Android.
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What is a contactless phone payment?
A contactless phone payment is a type of payment made using a mobile device and a digital wallet, QR code, or tap to pay. It typically uses near-field communication (NFC) technology, which allows your phone to communicate wirelessly with the payment terminal and transmit your payment information securely to complete the transaction.
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paypal.com
paypal.com › us › money-hub › article › contactless-phone-payments
Contactless Phone Payments | A Guide | PayPal US
Is Tap to Pay secure?
Yes, Tap to Pay transactions are encrypted, so payments are secure when taken through your phone. Read how contactless payment methods are safe to use within your business.
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paypal.com
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Tap to Pay for Business | PayPal US
What are the different Tap to Pay methods accepted?
Customers can choose to use Tap to Pay with contactless physical cards, digital wallets in their phones (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) and wearables, such as smart watches.
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paypal.com
paypal.com › us › business › accept-payments › tap-to-pay
Tap to Pay for Business | PayPal US
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PayPal
paypal.com › us › brc › article › how-do-contactless-payments-work
What are Contactless Payments and How to Offer Them | PayPal US
July 22, 2024 - So if a customer’s card cannot be used for contactless payments, they can still pay touch-free using their smartphone to scan your payment QR code. Businesses can use PayPal to accept contactless payment methods like Tap to Pay and QR codes — ...
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Can you pay contactless with PayPal in stores?
Abbreviations used in r/PayPal : NAD - Not as described. SNAD - Significantly not as described. INR - Item Not Received. UAT - Unauthorized transaction. OP - Original poster of the message. F&F - Friends and Family (no protection at all.) G&S - Goods and/or Services (has seller/buyer protection.) Posts about PayPal's policies will be removed. No more complaining about PayPal policy and their taking funds from your account for violations of rules. If you don't like the rules don't use PayPal. If you don't want to lose money, don't leave funds in your PayPal account. Simple as that. But these posts are often political or misleading. So no more posts on this subject! Thank you for submitting to r/PayPal , please make sure you have read the FAQ . If your account was created when you were younger than 18, then that is covered in the FAQ! Try contacting PayPal support using social media such as Facebook or Twitter as this works more often than telephoning. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. More on reddit.com
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PayPal Contactless Payment?
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PayPal contactless pay nfc
Abbreviations used in r/PayPal : NAD - Not as described. SNAD - Significantly not as described. INR - Item Not Received. UAT - Unauthorized transaction. OP - Original poster of the message. F&F - Friends and Family (no protection at all.) G&S - Goods and/or Services (has seller/buyer protection.) Posts about PayPal's policies will be removed. No more complaining about PayPal policy and their taking funds from your account for violations of rules. If you don't like the rules don't use PayPal. If you don't want to lose money, don't leave funds in your PayPal account. Simple as that. But these posts are often political or misleading. So no more posts on this subject! Thank you for submitting to r/PayPal , please make sure you have read the FAQ . If your account was created when you were younger than 18, then that is covered in the FAQ! Try contacting PayPal support using social media such as Facebook or Twitter as this works more often than telephoning. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. More on reddit.com
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PayPal through contactless not working anymore
I can put money into and take money out of my PayPal account. Just to make sure though... do you have money in your PayPal account to cover what you're trying to buy? More on reddit.com
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r/paypal on Reddit: Can you pay contactless with PayPal in stores?
January 11, 2024 -

I'm new to pay pal and i was wondering if i can pay with it on POS in phisical stores. I tried to search up any videos about linking it with ApplePay but all videos were just for views, not any real helpful video. And if i can, how?

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r/GrapheneOS on Reddit: PayPal Contactless Payment?
May 6, 2025 -

Hi, PayPal Contactless was activated in Germany and I was hoping to get it to run on GraphineOS. I activated exploit protection compatibility mode and have a PayPal card set up but get an error 'we are having trouble activating your card for contactless payments'. Same card same account works fine for Stock os on Pixel 7a. Problem occures on Pixel 9 GrapheneOS. Thanks for help

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Hi, I also live in Germany and for me the contactless payment works with PayPal. I have a pixel 6a with the newest grapheneos update. You need to go to settings and select PayPal under contactless payments.
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PayPal
paypal.com › us › money-hub › article › tap-to-pay
What is Tap to Pay and How Does It Work? | PayPal US
June 30, 2023 - In basic terms, NFC allows nearby ... to complete the purchase. As long as a card supports contactless payments and the retailer's payment terminal is NFC-enabled, tap to pay can be used....
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paypal.com › us › brc › article › tap-to-pay-iphone-merchants
Accept Contactless Payments: Tap to Pay on iPhone | PayPal US
April 10, 2025 - Tap to Pay on iPhone lets you accept in-person, contactless payments on your iPhone — so you can make a sale almost anywhere you do business. In fact, you don't even need a store or office.
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What is Tap to Pay on Android with Point of Sale? | PayPal US
Tap to Pay on Android allows you to take in-person contactless payments. Your customer can tap physical cards and use mobile wallets or smartwatches.
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PayPal
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Set Up Tap to Pay on Android: Contactless Payments | PayPal UK
1 month ago - Invite the customer to tap their contactless card or smart device on the back of your phone. Once the ‘Approved’ screen is shown, the transaction is complete. The money will be collected and paid into your PayPal balance directly.
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PayPal Newsroom
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Press Release: “Better than cash”: PayPal announces plans to revolutionize in-store payments in Germany
The new contactless feature will ... and Android)1. Consumers will be able to choose PayPal to pay safely and easily with a simple tap of their phone at any location that accepts Mastercard contactless payments....
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Tap to Pay on PayPal app: Accept Payments on the Go | PayPal US
September 3, 2025 - Accept a variety of payment methods: Tap to Pay on the PayPal App sets you up for smooth transactions by giving your customers more payment options. Customers can choose to use Tap to Pay with contactless physical cards, or they can use digital ...
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What is Tap to Pay on iPhone with Point of Sale? | PayPal US
Tap to Pay on iPhone with PayPal Point of Sale allows for contactless payments using Apple Pay and other digital wallets and cards, with payments going directly to PayPal balance.
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paypal.com › us › brc › article › how-to-enable-tap-to-pay-on-the-paypal-app
How to enable Tap to Pay on the PayPal app | PayPal US
November 4, 2025 - Create or log in to your PayPal Business account. There's no cost to open an account.* Enable Tap to Pay. Once you’re logged in to your PayPal Business account, find the contactless payment icon and Tap to Pay messaging.
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My Payment Savvy
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How to Use PayPal In-store Without a Card - My Payment Savvy
June 8, 2023 - PayPal’s version of this is called One Touch, though it’s still rolling out at the moment, so isn’t available everywhere yet. Hold your phone near the terminal. Look for the contactless symbol (usually four curved lines) on the card reader.
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iMore
imore.com › iphone
Businesses can now use iPhones to accept Venmo and PayPal payments with Apple's Tap to Pay feature in the United States | iMore
March 7, 2024 - Businesses can now use Apple's Tap to Pay feature to accept contactless Venmo and PayPal payments using iPhones.
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heise online
heise.de › en › news › Instead-of-Apple-Pay-PayPal-launches-contactless-payment-on-iPhone-10382486.html
Instead of Apple Pay: PayPal launches contactless payment on iPhone | heise online
May 13, 2025 - For the first time, iPhone users can make contactless payments without having to use Apple Pay. PayPal can also be set up as a standard wallet.
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Are Contactless Payments Safe? | PayPal US
December 7, 2023 - That's because contactless cards use NFC technology to create unique, one-time codes for each transaction, so payment information is encrypted. Save cash back offers from top brands.
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Zettle
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Tap to Pay | PayPal GB - POS System
Tap to Pay is a game-changing feature that small business owners can use to accept in-person, contactless payments right from their smartphone. With Tap to Pay on the PayPal Point of Sale app, you can turn your phone into a payment device and accept contactless card and digital wallet payments.
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OMNY
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About Contactless Payments
Many banks and financial institutions have started switching to contactless cards to make payments faster and more secure for their customers. If you do not have a contactless card today, you can request one from your bank or financial institution. You can also link a non-contactless card to a digital wallet and use it with your smart device.