What’s required to use Virtual Terminal?

You’ll need a PayPal Business account to use Virtual Terminal. It usually takes about two days to review an application.

Are charities eligible for reduced fees?

Qualifying registered nonprofit organisations qualify for discounted transaction fees when they use Virtual Terminal. Learn how to register as a charity with PayPal.

Are Virtual Terminal transactions covered by Seller Protection?

Virtual Terminal transactions aren’t included in the PayPal Seller Protection Policy. Learn more about Seller Protection.

Does my customer need to have an account with PayPal?

With Virtual Terminal you can accept payments from customers who don’t have an account with PayPal.

Is Virtual Terminal PCI compliant?

Yes, the Virtual Terminal app is PCI compliant. You’re responsible for maintaining the security of the device and the browser you use to access Virtual Terminal. Read more about our security technology.

Virtual Terminal

Get paid for offline sales

Process credit and debit card payments with our Virtual Terminal. Just connect online. No website or POS needed.

Get in touch, 0203 467 8314.

No website? No POS?

No problem.

Don’t miss a sale

Accept card payments for services, custom orders, phone orders, or wholesale orders. Even if your customer doesn’t have a PayPal account.

Simple setup

No coding, software, or extra gear required. All you need is a web browser.

Real-time reports

Virtual Terminal activity is included in your PayPal reports so you can easily keep track of payments.

Open Virtual Terminal

Enter order info

Save time with the optional Quick Order form. Just enter the shipment or delivery address and contact details.

Place the order

Once the transaction is processed, you can email a receipt and print a pre-populated packing slip and PayPal Shipping label.

Get paid

Once approved, the money is deposited into your account, typically within minutes. You'll see it in your activity and reports.

Pricing with no surprises

More About Fees

Transaction fee

2.90%

+£0.30 per transaction¹

Monthly fee

£0

Fees are subject to change.

¹Fixed fee varies by currency.

One platform. Many ways to get paid.

POS system

Online checkout

Invoicing

Instalment payments

Payment Links

Guest checkout

PayPal Payments

Recurring payments

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Virtual Terminal

Get paid for offline sales

No website? No POS?

No problem.

Don’t miss a sale

Simple setup

Real-time reports

Log in

Add info

Place order

Get paid

Open Virtual Terminal

Enter order info

Place the order

Get paid

Pricing with no surprises

Transaction fee

Monthly fee

One platform. Many ways to get paid.

Frequently asked questions

PayPal Open

One platform

for all business