How Tap to Pay for Android helps merchants meet customers where they are — without extra hardware.
The Hidden Cost of “Mobile” Payments
For years, accepting in-person payments meant plugging in hardware. From swipe dongles to full-fledged card readers, businesses have had to juggle equipment just to get paid.
But for many merchants — mobile vendors, in-home service providers, curbside retailers, event teams — hardware doesn’t always fit the way they work. It adds complexity, setup time, cost, and clutter. And ironically, for businesses built on flexibility, being tied to a device can limit where and how you sell.
Even in 2025, most “mobile” payment solutions still require you to carry something extra. Which begs the question:
Why can’t your phone — the one you’re already using to run your business — also take the payment?
The Contactless Shift
- Faster than chip or swipe
- More hygienic and hands-free
- Preferred by younger, mobile-first customers
- Standardized across major card networks and wallets
Enter: Tap to Pay for Android
With Sola’s Tap to Pay for Android, you can now accept contactless payments directly from your Android device — no additional hardware needed.
That means:
- No dongles to plug in
- No terminals to configure
- No delays getting started Just download the app, log in, and start accepting payments wherever your business takes you.
Whether you’re running a pop-up booth, delivering to a customer’s door, or offering line-busting checkout in-store, your phone becomes the terminal. It’s fast, secure, and friction-free.
Why Merchants Are Making the Switch
1. Total Flexibility
From farmers markets to festivals to front porches, checkout happens wherever your customer is. Tap to Pay gives you the power to accept payments anywhere — all from the device you already carry.
2. Lower Costs, Faster Setup
No hardware to buy. No terminals to configure. That means less upfront investment and faster onboarding — ideal for startups, seasonal sellers, or teams on the move.
3. Secure by Design
Built to meet PCI DSS and major card network standards, Sola’s Tap to Pay solution keeps every transaction encrypted and protected.
4. Built-In Efficiency
Every payment syncs directly with your Merchant Portal, so tracking, reporting, and reconciliation stay streamlined — no matter where the sale happens.
Use Cases: Real Businesses, Real Benefits
- Mobile vendors: Take payments at festivals, food trucks, or farmers markets without hauling gear.
- Service providers: Accept payment after a job is done — no awkward invoicing, no delay.
- Retail: Offer flexible checkout at pop-ups, events, or even in-aisle to avoid lines.
- Curbside pickup: Let staff accept contactless payments right at the car window.
Fun Fact: By 2027, it’s projected that over 90% of in-person card payments will be contactless. (Source: Juniper Research)
Merchants who adopt tap-to-pay technology now are getting ahead of the curve — and ahead of the competition.
How It Works
- Download the Tap to Pay app on your Android phone or tablet
- Log in with your Sola merchant credentials
- Enter the transaction amount
- Ask the customer to tap their card, phone, or wearable
- Get instant confirmation, with automatic syncing to your Merchant Portal
What’s Included
- Accepts contactless debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more
- Built on Sola’s secure payment gateway
- Real-time transaction confirmation
- Works with your existing Merchant Portal for unified tracking
- Available at no extra cost
Why It’s a Smart Business Move
Tap to Pay for Android helps you:
- Launch faster
- Sell from anywhere
- Keep costs low
- Accept modern payment types
- Create a seamless checkout experience customers expect
And because it’s integrated with Sola, you get peace of mind knowing your data, reporting, and support all stay in one place.
Ready to Tap In?
You’re already using your phone to manage orders, track inventory, and run your business.
Now it can take payments, too.
Enable Tap to Pay in your Merchant Portal today — and start selling without the hardware.
