Fortis Enables Software Platforms to Support Contactless Commerce with Tap to Pay on iPhone

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis, a leader in embedded payments and commerce technology, today announced support for Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone technology, allowing software providers to enable their business customers to seamlessly and securely accept in-person contactless payments through their iOS apps using only an iPhone, with no additional hardware required.

With Tap to Pay on iPhone, software providers can enable businesses to accept all forms of contactless payments in person — including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets — 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.

"Tap 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," said Greg Cohen, CEO of Fortis. "By bringing this capability to our partners, we're empowering software platforms to stay at the forefront of innovation—delivering best-in-class technology and seamless payment experiences to their customers."

Built for Software Platforms, Designed for Businesses

Fortis' 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. "For high-volume hospitality, every second counts. Tap to Pay on iPhone helps us speed up transactions and reduce friction at point of sale," said Alex Broeker, CEO and Founder of Union, a leading POS and engagement platform powering the hospitality industry. "With support from Fortis, our clients can serve more guests, turn more tables, and boost revenue using only their iPhones—without adding hardware."

"This launch reflects our continued investment in equipping developers with forward-thinking tools that drive innovation and scale," said Kevin Shamoun, SVP of Product & Innovation at Fortis. "By supporting Tap to Pay on iPhone, we're 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."

Key Benefits of Fortis Support for Tap to Pay on iPhone:

• Developer Enablement: Partners integrate directly into their iOS applications while retaining full control over the user experience.
  
  
• Mobility and Flexibility: Ideal for mobile professionals, field services, pop-ups, in-store line busting, and more.
  
  
• No Extra Hardware: Eliminates the need for traditional payment terminals, reducing cost and complexity.
  
  
• Security and Privacy: Leverages iPhone's built-in features to protect business and customer data—Apple does not store card numbers on the device or its servers, so merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs. *
  
  
• Omnichannel Continuity: Connects seamlessly to the Fortis platform for unified reporting, settlement, and reconciliation.

For more information about Fortis, visit www.fortispay.com.

*Encrypted card numbers are temporarily stored on iPhone only for transactions made in Store and Forward mode.

About Fortis
Fortis is the leader in embedded payments for software providers and ERP systems, processing billions annually through its proprietary technology. The company's mission is to forge holistic commerce experiences that seamlessly integrate within software workflows—transforming 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.

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SOURCE Fortis Payment Systems