Set up iK Tap on Phone
- iKhokha App (Android)
Enable iK Tap on Phone in the iKhokha app and complete the phone security checks before taking payments.
Set up iK Tap on Phone in the iKhokha app once your iKhokha profile is approved to accept payments and your Android phone supports NFC. Enable the feature, complete the security checks and wait until the app confirms that your phone is ready before taking a payment.
Check your phone is ready
Use a compatible Android phone running Android 9 or higher.
Switch on NFC in your phone’s Settings.
Connect your phone to the internet.
Use the latest version of the iKhokha app.
Make sure your iKhokha profile is approved to accept payments.
If you have not checked your phone yet, start with Which phones work with iK Tap on Phone.
Enable iK Tap on Phone
Log in to the iKhokha app.
Open Settings.
Look for Select Card Machine Type or BT Devices.
At the bottom of the list, select Enable Tap on Phone.
Switch on the grey control.
Wait a few seconds for the app to enable the feature.
When the switch turns green or the app confirms that iK Tap on Phone is enabled, your phone is ready to take contactless payments.
If you can't see the option
Update the iKhokha app if an update is available.
Open Settings in the iKhokha app.
Select Help, then About Device.
Check that Device Supports Tap on Phone is marked YES.
Confirm that your phone is running Android 9 or higher and has NFC.
If the compatibility check does not support your phone, don't rely on it for iK Tap on Phone payments. Use a compatible Android phone or another iKhokha payment option.
If verification fails
Retry the setup after checking your app version, Android version, NFC and internet connection. If the app continues to show Verification Failed, contact iKhokha Support on 087 222 7000 or support@ikhokha.com. Keep the exact message shown on screen.
Once iK Tap on Phone is enabled, see Take a payment with iK Tap on Phone for the steps to take your first payment.
