What Is CAN-TAP Verified?

The short version

CAN-TAP Verified means the business has been checked and confirmed as a real, operating Canadian business with real customer reviews.

Think of it like the blue checkmark on social media — but for local businesses you visit in person.

What we verify

Before a business can display the CAN-TAP Verified badge, we confirm:

• Real Google Business Profile — the business has a claimed, active Google listing
• Real address — the business operates from a confirmed physical location in Canada
• Real reviews — the business has genuine customer reviews on Google
• Active operation — the business is currently open and serving customers
• Review integrity — the business has agreed to collect only genuine, unpaid reviews from real customers

How the tap works

If you saw an acrylic stand at the counter that said "Loved it? Tap your Real review" — that's the NFC review stand. Here's how it works:

• Hold your phone near the stand (within a few centimetres)
• A notification or browser tab opens automatically
• You'll see the business's Google review page
• Leave your honest review — no app download, no sign-up required

The technology is called NFC (Near Field Communication) — it's the same technology that powers Apple Pay and tap-to-pay debit cards. It's completely safe and doesn't install anything on your phone.

Why it matters

Fake reviews are a real problem. Businesses buy reviews, competitors post fake negative reviews, and it's hard to know what's real anymore.

CAN-TAP Verified businesses commit to collecting real reviews from real customers who actually visited. The NFC stand makes it easy to leave a review right at the point of experience — while the visit is fresh.

When you see the CAN-TAP Verified badge, you know:

• The business is real and verified
• The reviews are from real customers
• The business cares enough about quality to get certified

Is this a Canadian program?

Yes. CAN-TAP Verified is 100% Canadian-owned and operated, based in Port Colborne, Ontario. It's built specifically for Canadian businesses and Canadian consumers.