# Smartphone POS Apps Samsung Pay Touch Lets Users Accept Payments Using NFC Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-pay-touch References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/samsung-pay-touch-turns-some-phones-into-pos-machines-01585908/) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spaytouch) Smartphones are quickly becoming a popular payment method for users, but [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards) Pay Touch aims to take things even further by transforming the wireless device into a point of sale (POS) system. The app works by harnessing the power of the near-field communication (NFC) chip that's built-in to the device and allowing users to receive payments by simply tapping a credit card or debit card. This functionality doesn't require additional hardware to be achieved, which will come as welcome news to those who sell products or services outside of a physical storefront. Samsung Pay Touch limits transaction amounts to $100 and charges 2.6% for credit cards and $0.10 for debit cards, and is compatible for use with Samsung [Galaxy S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt) and [Galaxy Note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s22) models from 2017 and up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone POS Apps:** Samsung Pay Touch transforms smartphones into point of sale systems, offering a convenient and portable payment method. - **NFC Technology:** The use of NFC technology allows for contactless payments with just a tap, offering a seamless and secure transaction process. - **Mobile Payment Solutions:** The rise of smartphone-based payment systems opens up new opportunities for businesses to expand their payment methods and reach customers on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from smartphone POS apps by increasing convenience for customers and expanding the reach of their payment systems. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants, cafes, and other hospitality businesses can adopt NFC technology to offer fast and secure mobile payment options, improving customer experience. - **E-commerce:** Mobile payment solutions enable e-commerce businesses to provide a seamless and efficient checkout experience for customers, leading to higher conversion rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Contactless Mobile Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo.md) - [Payment Terminal-Enabled Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-payment-terminal.md) - [Convenient Portable POS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-handheld.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md) - [All-in-One Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet.md) - [All-in-One Restaurant Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumup-terminal.md)