What's Virtual Terminal and how does it work?

Virtual Terminal allows you to take credit card payments by phone, fax, or face-to-face by entering card details manually. It's bundled with our customizable payment solution, PayPal Payments Pro. The use of PayPal Virtual Terminal is subject to approval.

Virtual Terminal features and benefits:

Here's how it works:

Log in to Virtual Terminal. Go to your Business Tools and click the Virtual Terminal tile.

Enter the order. Enter the order details and credit or debit card information. If you're mailing an item, include the shipping information.

Complete the transaction. You'll receive a confirmation for successful transactions. You'll then have the option to print a receipt or packing slip, email the receipt to your customer, or process another payment.

Get paid. Once approved, the money shows up in your PayPal account, usually within minutes.

To get started with Virtual Terminal:

  1. Click Pay & Get Paid.
  2. Under “Get Paid,” click Virtual Terminal.
  3. Click Get Started.

For more information on fees, click Fees at the bottom of any PayPal page.

If you have any issues with your payment solution, contact our Merchant Technical Support.