Trust Payments Unveils Ability to Process Payments Using Android Devices

Merchants across Europe will be able to process payments using their Android mobile or tablet devices using new technology unveiled today by Trust Payments, the disruptive leader in frictionless payments and value-added services for merchants.

SoftPOS by Trust Payments enables merchants to accept contactless payments on standard Android devices with NFC capability, without requiring additional hardware. This innovative app offers multiple features including:

• Streamlined interface: Simply open the app, type the amount you wish to charge, and the checkout will be immediately ready to process the transaction.
• Visa and Mastercard compatibility: The customer taps their Visa or Mastercard debit/credit card against your device to complete a contactless sale of up to £100/€50 with PIN entry possible for higher amounts
• Mobile wallet support: Payments can also be made from mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay on devices or wearables

• Secure transactions: Sensitive payment details are tokenised and sent to Trust Payments over an encrypted connection to provide a secure and reliable checkout experience

• Include tips: Encourage tipping by presenting the customer with a small list of suggested tip amounts they can add to the sale total with a single tap. Alternatively, they can easily enter their own tip amount or skip if preferred

• Digital receipts: Customers can scan a QR code with their smartphone after the payment has been made to receive a digital proof of purchase (or type in their email address, if preferred). These receipts can be personalised with your business details and branding.
• Process refunds: You can refund purchases directly from inside the app. To help maintain existing approval processes, the manager will be prompted to enter a password to authorise refunds.
• Transaction history:  The app provides quick access to your transaction history allowing you to authorise refunds, re-send receipts and even export CSV files of transaction records for reconciliation.

Trust Payments offers this option with no additional monthly fees or set up fees and offers its usual 24/7 support to our merchants who choose to use the SoftPOS app to process payments. Merchants pay only acquiring fees as and when they transact.

Laurence Booth, Group CEO at Trust Payments, said: “Entrepreneurs and businesses are always looking for ways to streamline their operations, boost sales, and connect with their customers regardless of location, all while benefiting from tech to make their own sales experience seamless.

“SoftPOS from Trust Payments will deliver this to all Android users! All you need is a compatible Android device and you’ll be able to give your customers a convenient way to pay just by tapping their contactless preferred payment method! It requires no additional hardware or third-party logistics companies and is the ultimate low-cost option for merchants.”

For more information on this new technology, please visit https://www.trustpayments.com/products/tap-to-pay/.