Do you have to turn on tap to pay?


Do you have to turn on tap to pay? Near field communication (NFC) must be turned on to make contactless payments.


What is the difference between contactless and tap to pay?

When you place your card within a few inches of a contactless-enabled payment terminal, your payment information is transferred. While it's often referred to as “tap to pay,” no tapping is actually needed. Instead, you usually need to place your card within a few inches of the payment terminal to initiate payment.