Tap to Pay on iPhone with InkSchedule

InkSchedule helps tattoo artists and studios accept in-person contactless payments right on iPhone. Use this guide to understand how setup works, how checkout feels with clients, and what to do if a tap does not go through.

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Tap to Pay on iPhone lets clients tap a card, iPhone, Apple Watch, or other supported digital wallet directly at checkout inside InkSchedule.

Checkout Flow

What merchants should expect

Before taking a live payment, make sure Stripe setup is complete in InkSchedule and that the iPhone is up to date. During checkout, Tap to Pay should be clearly visible as a payment option and ready for use on the device that will accept payments.

Supported payment methods

Contactless cards, Apple Pay, and other supported digital wallets can be accepted through the same Tap to Pay flow.

Fallback if a tap fails

If Tap to Pay cannot read the payment method, fall back to another approved option such as a payment link, manual card checkout, or cash.

Digital receipts

After checkout, InkSchedule supports sharing a confidential digital receipt with the client.

Step-by-step

How to use Tap to Pay on iPhone

Accept contactless cards

Ask the client to hold their contactless card near the top of the iPhone when you start checkout in InkSchedule.

Accept Apple Pay and digital wallets

Clients can also pay with Apple Pay, iPhone, Apple Watch, and other supported digital wallets using the same Tap to Pay flow.

Hand over the device for PIN

If a PIN is required, let the client enter it privately on the iPhone and follow the accessibility guidance that appears on screen.

Keep a fallback ready

If a tap does not go through, fall back to another approved payment method such as a payment link, manual card checkout, or cash.

Share a digital receipt

After checkout, InkSchedule can share a digital receipt so the client leaves with proof of payment.

PIN entry and accessibility

If a payment card requires a PIN, let the client enter it privately on the iPhone. Follow the on-screen accessibility guidance so the client can complete payment comfortably and securely.

Need help?

Where to find this in InkSchedule

Merchants can find Tap to Pay setup and education inside InkSchedule under Financials and Settings. Shop admins can complete Stripe setup, review readiness, and guide artists on how to accept in-person payments directly on iPhone.

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