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Description
PayPal Point of Sale is a cloud-based POS system that enables businesses to manage in-store sales, accept digital and card payments, track inventory, and operate retail workflows using integrated payment hardware and business management software. The platform provides merchants with flexible payment solutions including mobile card readers, payment terminals, and Tap to Pay functionality that allows businesses to accept contactless payments directly from compatible smartphones without additional hardware. PayPal Point of Sale supports payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, QR codes, and contactless cards while offering centralized tools for inventory management, transaction tracking, sales reporting, and operational insights. The system integrates with ecommerce and accounting platforms to help businesses streamline workflows and manage online and offline sales from one environment. Businesses use PayPal Point of Sale to process secure in-person payments, improve customer checkout experiences, monitor sales activity, and manage retail operations through a scalable POS ecosystem.
Description
PayPal Virtual Terminal is an online payment processing tool that enables businesses to manually accept credit and debit card payments directly through a web browser. The platform is ideal for merchants that handle phone orders, invoices, custom services, wholesale transactions, or situations where customers are not physically present. Businesses can process payments without investing in expensive point-of-sale hardware, software installations, or complicated technical integrations. By logging into a PayPal Business account, users can quickly access the Virtual Terminal interface, enter customer payment details, and complete transactions securely. The optional Quick Order form helps streamline the checkout process by allowing businesses to save customer contact and shipping information for faster order entry. After processing a payment, merchants can immediately email receipts, print packing slips, and generate PayPal Shipping labels from the same platform. Approved payments are usually deposited into the account within minutes, allowing businesses to maintain better control over cash flow and daily operations. The system also includes detailed reporting tools that automatically organize Virtual Terminal activity alongside other PayPal transactions for simplified accounting and tracking. Businesses benefit from straightforward pricing with a fixed transaction fee structure and no recurring monthly subscription charges. Since the service works entirely through a browser, merchants can access the platform from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. PayPal Virtual Terminal gives businesses a convenient and professional way to handle manual payment processing while supporting flexible customer payment experiences.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Apple Pay
Yes
Beacon
Yes
Björn Lundén Bokföring
Yes
Chift
Yes
Codat
Yes
Desktop.com
Yes
Dinero
Yes
Google Pay
Yes
Invoice Fly
No
Lightspeed Retail
Yes
Integrations
Apple Pay
No
Beacon
No
Björn Lundén Bokföring
No
Chift
No
Codat
No
Desktop.com
No
Dinero
No
Google Pay
No
Invoice Fly
Yes
Lightspeed Retail
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
PayPal
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.paypal.com/us/business/pos-system
Vendor Details
Company Name
PayPal
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.paypal.com/us/business/accept-payments/virtual-terminal
Product Features
Bar POS
Cash Drawer Management
Yes
Employee Management
Yes
Gift Card Management
No
Inventory Control
Yes
Loyalty Program
Yes
Separate Checks
No
Split Checks
Yes
Tips Management
No
Point of Sale
Barcode Scanning
Yes
Commission Management
No
Cryptocurrency Support
No
Customer Account Profiles
No
Discount Management
Yes
Electronic Signature
Yes
Gift Card Management
No
Loyalty Program
No
Multi-Location
Yes
Restaurant POS
Yes
Retail POS
Yes
Returns Management
Yes
eCommerce Integration
No
Restaurant POS
Delivery Management
No
Gift Card Management
No
Inventory Management
Yes
Loyalty Program
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Online Ordering
No
Order Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Separate Checks
No
Split Checks
Yes
Table Management
Yes
Tips Management
Yes
Product Features
Credit Card Processing
Cash Transactions
No
Contactless NFC
No
Electronic Receipts
No
Electronic Signature
No
Mobile Card Reader
No
PCI Compliance
No