Collecting payments shouldn’t slow down check-ins, complicate reconciliations, or require extra hardware. NightsBridge Tap is a modern, mobile payment solution that lets you accept secure, card-present payments directly from your Android device, fully integrated with the NightsBridge booking system.
No card machine. No manual matching of payments to bookings. No uncertainty.
With NightsBridge Tap, payments happen where the guest is, and are instantly linked to the correct booking, giving you more flexibility, faster check-ins, and cleaner payment records.
What Is NightsBridge Tap?
NightsBridge Tap is a SoftPOS (software point-of-sale) solution built into the NightsBridge ecosystem. It allows you to accept tap-to-pay card transactions using:
- A compatible Android phone or tablet
- NFC (tap-enabled) cards
- Or guests’ phones, smartwatches or smart rings
Payments are initiated directly from the booking in NightsBridge and completed by the guest tapping their card on the mobile device.
Once the payment is successful, it is automatically recorded on the booking, with no additional steps required.
The Problem NightsBridge Tap Solves
Many properties still struggle with one or more of the following:
- ✔️ Reliance on physical card machines that are expensive, fixed to reception desks, or frequently offline
- ✔️ Manual payment reconciliation, where card slips or EFTs must be matched to bookings later
- ✔️ Delayed payments when guests arrive early, late, or outside reception hours
- ✔️ Inconvenient guest experiences when staff have to “go fetch the card machine”
- ✔️ Increased risk of human error when capturing payments separately from the booking system
NightsBridge Tap removes these friction points by bringing payments directly into the booking workflow.
Key Features at a Glance
📱 No Hardware Required
There’s no need to buy, rent, or maintain a physical card machine. If you already have a compatible Android device, you’re ready to go.
🔗 Fully Integrated With Bookings
Every Tap payment is:
- Triggered from a specific booking
- Allocated automatically
- Visible in the Booking & Payment Status
This eliminates manual reconciliation and reduces accounting errors.
⚡ Fast, In-Person Payments
Perfect for:
- Check-ins
- Walk-ins
- Deposits
- Balance payments
Staff can take payment wherever the guest is — reception, room, or even outdoors.
🔄 Built-In Reversals & Refunds
Same-day reversals can be processed directly on the booking, with clear visibility of fees and refund status.
🔐 Secure & Compliant
NightsBridge Tap operates within South African regulatory requirements and PCI security standards, ensuring card data is handled safely and responsibly.
NightsBridge Tap is designed for real-world accommodation workflows, not theoretical payment scenarios.
Typical use cases include:
- Taking a deposit at arrival
- Collecting the outstanding balance at check-in
- Handling late arrivals when reception is not staffed
- Reducing queues and wait times during busy periods
Because Tap payments are initiated from within NightsBridge, staff always know:
- Which booking the payment belongs to
- How much is outstanding
- Whether a payment was successful, reversed, or refunded
From a guest’s perspective, NightsBridge Tap offers:
- A quick, familiar tap-to-pay experience
- No need to hand over a card or sign slips
- Confidence that their payment is processed securely
- Clear confirmation at the time of payment
This creates a smoother, more professional check-in experience, especially for international travellers who already expect contactless payments.
NightsBridge Tap is purpose-built for South African accommodation providers and supports:
- ZAR transactions
- South African banking requirements
- Local regulatory and compliance standards
It’s not a generic payment add-on. It’s a tool designed specifically for properties using NightsBridge.
NightsBridge Tap is ideal for:
- Guesthouses and B&Bs
- Lodges and boutique hotels
- Self-catering properties
- Properties with mobile or distributed check-ins
- Any business that wants fewer devices, faster payments, and cleaner records
Interested in NightsBridge Tap?
Contact our NightsBridge Pay Sales Team for more information.