CardFlight / SwipeSimple card reader review 2026: tap to pay fees and rating
Purely a distribution model via acquirer partners (incl. Worldpay); end-customer prices are set by the respective reseller.
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CardFlight / SwipeSimple offers SwipeSimple Tap to Pay on iPhone for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: on request; monthly fee: on request. Security certification: n/a. Available in: USA.
CardFlight / SwipeSimple terms in full
| Product name | SwipeSimple Tap to Pay on iPhone |
|---|---|
| Provider type | SoftPOS + hardware |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Platforms | iOS (Android reader available) |
| Certification | not stated |
| Transaction fee | on request |
| Monthly fee | on request (sold via acquirers/ISOs) |
| Setup cost | on request |
| Contract term | n/a |
| Cards accepted | Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| PIN entry on screen | n/a |
| Transaction limit | n/a |
| Target customers | ISOs, acquirers and their SME portfolios |
| Available markets | USA |
| Website | cardflight.com |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
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Frequently asked questions
CardFlight / SwipeSimple tap to pay: do I need any extra hardware?
Not necessarily. CardFlight / SwipeSimple sells card terminals as well, but its tap to pay product works on a phone you already own, with no extra hardware. Supported platforms: iOS + Android.
Which countries is CardFlight / SwipeSimple available in?
By our records: USA. Availability changes, and the date above the table is when we last checked.