{"id":13633,"date":"2025-09-23T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T23:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/?p=13633"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:18:27","slug":"fortis-enables-software-platforms-to-support-contactless-commerce-with-tap-to-pay-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/fortis-enables-software-platforms-to-support-contactless-commerce-with-tap-to-pay-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortis Enables Software Platforms to Support Contactless Commerce with Tap to Pay on iPhone\u202f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Plano, Texas \u2013 September 23, 2025 \u2013<\/strong>\u202fFortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, today announced support for Apple\u2019s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology, allowing\u202fsoftware providers to enable their business customers to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payment acceptance through their iOS apps\u202fusing only an iPhone \u2014 no additional hardware required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Tap to Pay on iPhone, software providers can enable businesses to accept all forms of contactless payments in person \u2014 including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets \u2014 using an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS. This eliminates the need for traditional card readers, offering a streamlined solution for mobile-first businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTap to Pay on iPhone is a major milestone in the evolution of commerce, eliminating hardware barriers and enabling businesses to accept payments anywhere with ease,\u201d said Greg Cohen, CEO of Fortis. \u201cBy bringing this capability to our partners, we\u2019re empowering software platforms to stay at the forefront of innovation\u2014delivering best-in-class technology and seamless payment experiences to their customers.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built for Software Platforms, Designed for Businesses<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortis\u2019 support for Tap to Pay on iPhone allows developers and ISVs to build fully embedded, native iOS payment acceptance solutions without additional hardware. Developers can integrate the solution directly into their apps to support flexible contactless payments across mobile, service-based, and in-store environments. \u201cFor high-volume hospitality, every second counts. Tap to Pay on iPhone helps us speed up transactions and reduce friction at point of sale,\u201d said Alex Broeker, CEO and Founder of Union, a leading POS and engagement platform powering the hospitality industry. \u201cWith support from Fortis, our clients can serve more guests, turn more tables, and boost revenue using only their iPhones\u2014without adding hardware.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis launch reflects our continued investment in equipping developers with forward-thinking tools that drive innovation and scale,\u201d said Kevin Shamoun, SVP of Product &amp; Innovation at Fortis. \u201cBy supporting Tap to Pay on iPhone, we\u2019re enabling our partners to deliver seamless point-of-sale experiences from field services to mobile operators to counter services that are fully embedded in their own branded environments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iPhone_16_Pro_Tap-to-Pay-on-iPhone_Fortis_Color_Card-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12185\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Benefits of Fortis Support for Tap to Pay on iPhone:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Developer Enablement:<\/strong>\u202fPartners integrate directly into their iOS applications while retaining full control over the user experience.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobility and Flexibility:<\/strong>\u202fIdeal for mobile professionals, field services, pop-ups, in-store line busting, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Extra Hardware:<\/strong>\u202fEliminates the need for traditional payment terminals, reducing cost and complexity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security and Privacy:<\/strong>\u202fLeverages iPhone\u2019s built-in features to protect business and customer data\u2014Apple does not store card numbers on the device or its servers, so merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs. *\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omnichannel Continuity:<\/strong>\u202fConnects seamlessly to the Fortis platform for unified reporting, settlement, and reconciliation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Fortis, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fortispay.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CCharles.Colletti%40fortispay.com%7C7b24ae69d3cb4e0f451808dddc2f6f7d%7C8fbf682dccba4c8ba934fab689a2e9a7%7C0%7C0%7C638908818489915591%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=c2P8Fv78x8UM7OIN93%2BnRbYK1seepUyf1uzq81I7Wgg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fortispay.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Fortis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortis is the leader in embedded payments for software providers and ERP systems, processing billions annually through its proprietary technology. The company\u2019s mission is to forge holistic commerce experiences that seamlessly integrate within software workflows\u2014transforming payment processing from cost center to strategic advantage. With expertise in software platforms, Fortis moves commerce closer to invisible by strengthening the payments capabilities of software partners, guiding businesses to reach uncharted growth. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Fortis is redefining the $100 trillion B2B payments landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>pr@fortispay.com&nbsp;<br>Plano, Texas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plano, Texas \u2013 September 23, 2025 \u2013\u202fFortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, today announced support for Apple\u2019s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology, allowing\u202fsoftware providers to enable their business customers to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payment acceptance through their iOS apps\u202fusing only an iPhone \u2014 no additional hardware required.&nbsp; With [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":13635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Fortis receives joint investment from Audax and Lovell Minnick Partners to accelerate growth in embedded payments technology market.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[605,577,579],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-2025","category-featured","category-press-releases"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13633"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39229,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13633\/revisions\/39229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fortispay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}