{"id":256,"date":"2016-05-20T11:20:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T11:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazing7studios.com\/paycron\/?p=256"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:00:01","slug":"virtual-terminal-how-to-accept-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/virtual-terminal-how-to-accept-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Terminal \u2014 How to Accept Payments with Just an Internet Connection &amp; a Browser!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Virtual-Terminal-\u2014-How-to-Accept-Payments-with-Just-an-Internet-Connection-a-Browser.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A virtual terminal or a virtual POS terminal is a safe and secure website (web version of credit card terminal) used by merchants to process <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/electronic-check-payments-made-easy-with-paycron\/\" title=\"\">electronic check payments<\/a><\/strong> and credit cards. It uses a computer and a reliable internet connection, which means it is free from the need of having separate hardware and a phone line to process the payments. Accepting, conveying, and storing the credit card data is the sole responsibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/what-is-virtual-terminal-payment-processing\/\" title=\"\"><strong>merchant<\/strong> <strong>virtual terminal<\/strong>.<\/a> This is important as it ensures that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/demystifying-pci-compliance-guide-secure-credit-card-processing-cwpjf\/\" title=\"\">PCI<\/a> <\/strong>(Payment Card Industry) responsibilities are handled by the merchant warrior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Table of Contents \u2014<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#benefits-of-virtual-terminal-2\">Benefits of Virtual Terminal \u2014<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#how-does-it-work-29\">How does it work?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#who-is-suitable-to-use-the-virtual-terminal-39\">Who is suitable to use the virtual terminal?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#virtual-terminal-is-not-for-you-if-50\">Virtual Terminal is not for you if \u2014<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#conclusion-66\">Conclusion \u2014<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-faqs-69\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2014<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-virtual-terminal-2\">Benefits of Virtual Terminal \u2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many outstanding features are offered by it. Have a look at the mentioned points for a clear picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need for any extra hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integration is not necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-currency is fully supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple and intuitive user interface with minimal data entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is accessible from any computer which has internet connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to purchase an SSL certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple staff can use the terminal at once without any hassle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose to restrict specific IP addresses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24\/7 technical support access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast access to funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extends business services to a wider customer base and boosts revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automated error checking and high-risk transaction filtering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-it-work-29\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s sum it up in these easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer passes his\/her credit card details to the merchant, i.e. you, on the phone, through fax or by email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You enter those details and product information into the virtual terminal.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment is reviewed and the transaction is processed as soon as \u2018submit\u2019 is clicked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The outcome of the transaction depicting where the transaction is approved or declined is displayed on the virtual terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-suitable-to-use-the-virtual-terminal-39\">Who is suitable to use the virtual terminal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a very smart question, as you must know how beneficial these terminals can be for your business. Check out the answer for the same, below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any business or merchant, whose order volume allows entering<br>each order manually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses such as newspapers &amp; magazines, trade shows, insurance companies, and charities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small businesses that do not have an online order form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telephone order and mail companies that have multiple call center users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"virtual-terminal-is-not-for-you-if-50\">Virtual Terminal is not for you if \u2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have programming or scripting skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your website is set up with a shopping cart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You require wide customization of your order form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You share order data with a fulfilments house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your orders are more than you can enter by hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants who are interested in manually verifying customer information before processing the payments mostly benefit from these. It is a simple &amp; easy solution to accept and process manual payments. This way, merchants can avoid extra development costs, as integration is not a necessity here. Get started with this legal, quick, and secure mode of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/top-10-advantages-of-accepting-echeck-payments-for-your-business\/\" title=\"\">accepting payments<\/a><\/strong> now. It\u2019s all about logging in to your account, entering customer details, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/delving-into-online-payment-processing-systems-picking-the-optimal-solution-for-receiving-payments-online\/\" title=\"\">processing payments<\/a><\/strong>, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-66\">Conclusion \u2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A virtual terminal is a simple, secure solution for businesses that need to process credit card and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/echeck-payment-processing\/\"><strong>eCheck payments<\/strong><\/a> without hardware, integrations, or technical complexity. It is especially useful for US merchants handling phone, mail, or manual transactions who want full control over payment processing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paycron.com\/blog\/what-is-virtual-terminal-payment-processing\/\"><strong>Paycron\u2019s virtual terminal<\/strong><\/a> offers built-in security, PCI compliance support, multi-user access, and fast access to funds\u2014all through an easy-to-use web-based platform. For businesses looking to reduce costs, simplify operations, and accept payments securely, a virtual terminal remains a practical and reliable choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-faqs-69\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"1-what-is-a-virtual-terminal-70\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">1. What is a virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A virtual terminal is a secure web-based payment tool that lets merchants process eChecks manually using a computer and an internet connection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"2-how-does-paycrons-virtual-terminal-work-72\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">2. How does Paycron\u2019s virtual terminal work?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You log in, enter customer and payment details, submit the transaction, and receive an instant approval or decline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"3-is-a-virtual-terminal-secure-for-payment-processing-74\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">3. Is a virtual terminal secure for payment processing?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Paycron\u2019s virtual terminal securely handles payment data and helps merchants meet PCI compliance requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"4-what-payment-types-can-i-accept-with-a-paycron-virtual-terminal-76\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">4. What payment types can I accept with a Paycron virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can accept electronic check (eCheck) payments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"5-do-i-need-hardware-or-software-to-use-a-virtual-terminal-78\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">5. Do I need hardware or software to use a virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Paycron\u2019s virtual terminal works entirely online and does not require hardware, software installation, or phone lines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"6-who-should-use-a-virtual-terminal-80\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">6. Who should use a virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s ideal for US businesses that accept phone, mail, or manual orders and want a simple way to process payments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"7-can-multiple-employees-use-the-virtual-terminal-82\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">7. Can multiple employees use the virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Multiple staff members can securely access the Paycron virtual terminal at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"9-do-i-need-an-ssl-certificate-to-use-paycrons-virtual-terminal-86\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">8. Do I need an SSL certificate to use Paycron\u2019s virtual terminal?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Paycron provides a secure environment, so you don\u2019t need to purchase a separate SSL certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"10-when-is-a-virtual-terminal-not-recommended-86\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">9. 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