Which operating systems are compatible with Tap to Pay on Android?
Tap to Pay on Android requires an operating system of Android Oreo or later.
How do I set up Tap to Pay for my business profile?
To get started with Tap to Pay:
- Open the Venmo app then tap Charge
- Tap, Tap to Pay on iPhone
- Read through the info on the next page and tap Set up Tap to Pay to continue
- Note: All businesses are required to complete identity verification before using Tap to Pay on Android.
- Registered businesses who haven’t yet completed Beneficial Owner verification will also be required to do so before getting started with Tap to Pay.
We’ll ask for some personal info like your date of birth and SSN or ITIN (if you haven’t already provided this info in association with your business). We’re required to do an identity check before providing access to this feature, but your Tap to Pay sign-up does not include a credit check
We may ask for some supporting documents to help verify your info. If this happens, please allow a few days for our team to review your info. We’ll let you know once we’ve completed our review.
How do I verify my identity to use Tap to Pay?
- To complete verification of your identity, you will also be asked to scan your photo ID and face before continuing.
- If you’d like to finish verifying your identity another way (without providing a face scan), you can tap visit the FAQ page to access a popup page with a link to our document upload form. From there, you’ll be prompted to submit a passport or permanent residence card, then another eligible form of ID.
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Once your info is verified, make sure that we have the correct address on file for your Tap to Pay receipts. By default, we’ll use the same public contact information you provided when creating your business profile.
- If needed, you can update this address later under your business profile settings. Tap Confirm or Skip to proceed.
And that’s a wrap! You should be all set to start accepting contactless payments with Tap to Pay. Just tap Charge again to start your first charge.
Are there any other requirements for using Tap to Pay on Android?
Yes. Check the following in your device settings to ensure that you can accept payments with Tap to Pay on Android:
- NFC must be enabled
- Developer options must be Off
- Date and time must be up to date (we recommend auto-sync with your network)
- Location permissions must be enabled