Contactless payments

Just Tap & Go®

A faster, safer way to make everyday purchases.

Person making a purchase with their watch at a merchant payment terminal.

Tap wherever you see the Contactless symbol — it’s faster and more convenient than cash.

How it works

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Safer than cash

Your card or device never leaves your hand, securing your payment through encryption.

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Benefits

Convenient

Contactless is 10x faster than most other face-to-face transaction methods.

Secure

Each transaction is encrypted by a unique, dynamic cryptogram.

Mobile-friendly

It’s easy to add your Mastercard® to your smartphone or wearable device.

Questions about Contactless?

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Tap your device

Apple Pay

Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay — in-store, online and even in your favorite apps with your card on your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac.

Google Pay

Enjoy convenient and secure checkout with your phone everywhere Google Pay and contactless payments are accepted. Just Tap & Go, knowing that your payments are safely encrypted before, during and after every purchase.

Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay offers a simple and secure way to pay for secure mobile payments with your compatible Samsung devices.

More about safety and security

Whether paying online, in-store, via mobile or a wearable, Mastercard provides valuable security benefits to help keep you protected.

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