Fortis Business Portal App - Tap to Pay on iPhone Merchant User Guide - Quick-Start Overview

Sep 2, 2026

Fortis Business Portal App enables merchants to accept secure, contactless card-present payments on a compatible iPhone using built-in NFC with Apple Pay and other supported digital wallets. The guide outlines prerequisites, supported iPhone models and iOS requirements, Fortis account eligibility checks via Merchant ID rules, and Apple Business Connect registration steps. It also covers enabling Tap to Pay, applicable per-transaction fees, supported and unsupported payment methods, how to take a payment, where to view transaction reports, and troubleshooting common setup and payment issues.

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Section 1: Prerequisites

1A. Supported iPhone Models

1B. iOS Version

1C. Fortis Account Requirements

Section 2: Confirming Account Eligibility

How to Check if You’re Eligible

Note on MOTO vs. Retail Accounts

Section 3: Apple Business Connect Registration

What You’ll Need

How to Register

Section 4: Download the Fortis Business Portal App

Step-by-Step: Download & Login

Section 5: Enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone

Section 6: Transaction Fees

Section 7: Taking a Payment

Section 8: Supported Payment Methods

Section 9: Viewing Transaction Reports

In the Fortis Business Portal App

In the Fortis Web Gateway

Section 10: Troubleshooting

Fortis Business Portal App Tap to Pay on iPhone — Merchant User Guide Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone within the Fortis Business Portal App enables merchants to accept secure, contactless, card-present payments directly on a compatible iPhone—no external hardware required. Using Apple’s built-in NFC technology, your iPhone becomes a fully functioning payment terminal capable of accepting contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other supported digital wallets. All transactions are encrypted and processed in real time through Fortis’ secure gateway, ensuring PCI-compliant, enterprise-grade payment processing with a seamless checkout experience. 🚀 Quick-Start Overview Enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone is a simple, guided process. Here are all the steps at a glance: Section 1: Prerequisites Before enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone, please confirm that your device, your Fortis account, and your Apple account all meet the requirements below. 1A. Supported iPhone Models Tap to Pay on iPhone requires an iPhone XS or newer. Supported models include: iPhone XS, XS Max, XR iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation – 2020 or later) iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 series Any future iPhone model newer than XS Not supported: iPads, Apple Watch, iPhones older than XS, Android devices 1B. iOS Version Minimum required: iOS 16.4 Recommended: iOS 17.0 or later Keep your device updated to ensure full compatibility with the Fortis Business Portal App. 1C. Fortis Account Requirements Your Fortis account must meet all three of the following criteria to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone: Section 2: Confirming Account Eligibility Because most merchants do not have visibility into how their Fortis account is configured, please follow the steps below to confirm whether your account is ready for Tap to Pay on iPhone. How to Check if You’re Eligible Log in to the Fortis gateway (web portal) at your normal web address. Locate your Merchant ID (MID). It is typically displayed in the top navigation or Account Settings. Check whether your MID begins with 466 or 804. Note on MOTO vs. Retail Accounts Many chiropractic and healthcare merchants have accounts configured as MOTO (Mail Order/Telephone Order) in the Fortis gateway. Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a Retail / Card-Present configuration. If your account is currently MOTO, our Support team will assist in converting it to Retail before you proceed. This change is handled entirely by Fortis—you do not need to reapply or sign new paperwork in most cases. Section 3: Apple Business Connect Registration Before activating Tap to Pay on iPhone, your business must be registered and verified with Apple through Apple Business Connect. What You’ll Need A valid Apple ID or Managed Apple ID Legal business name Physical business address Business phone number HTTPS website URL How to Register Visit businessconnect.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Complete the business verification form with the information listed above. Apple will review and verify your business. Once approved, you are ready to proceed. Accepting Apple Tap to Pay Terms & Conditions Before processing your first payment, you must accept Apple’s Tap to Pay Terms and Conditions. You can do this: On device: Accept during the first-time Tap to Pay setup in the app (covered in Section 5). Via Apple Business Connect: Recommended if you have multiple iPhones. Accepting once covers all linked devices at your location. Section 4: Download the Fortis Business Portal App Step-by-Step: Download & Login Section 5: Enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone Once you have downloaded the Fortis Business Portal App and confirmed your account eligibility, follow the steps below to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone. Section 6: Transaction Fees A small per-transaction fee applies to payments processed using Tap to Pay on iPhone. Review the table below for details. Section 7: Taking a Payment Once Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled, processing contactless payments is fast

FAQs

What iPhone models and iOS versions are supported for Tap to Pay on iPhone in the Fortis Business Portal App?

Tap to Pay on iPhone requires an iPhone XS or newer and a minimum iOS version of 16.4 (iOS 17.0 or later recommended). Older iPhones, iPads, and Android devices are not supported.

How can a merchant confirm whether their Fortis account is eligible?

Log in to the Fortis gateway and locate the Merchant ID (MID). Check whether the MID begins with 466 or 804, and ensure the account is configured as Retail/Card-Present (not MOTO) before proceeding.

What payment methods are accepted or not accepted via Tap to Pay on iPhone?

Accepted methods include EMV contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other supported NFC-enabled digital wallets. Not accepted include PIN debit (requires PIN pad), cashback, EBT, and chip insert or swipe.

Sep 2, 2026

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