Compare PayPal Virtual Terminal vs. Square POS

Receive payments for sales conducted over the phone or through mail. Our virtual terminal enables you to handle credit and debit card transactions for offline sales without requiring a website or point-of-sale (POS) system. When an order is received via mail or phone, you can swiftly process payments using a credit or debit card. There's no need for coding, additional software, or specialized equipment—just a web browser will suffice. All activities performed through the Virtual Terminal are documented in your PayPal reports. To get started, sign in to your PayPal Business account using your web browser and access the Virtual Terminal from your dashboard or the Business Tools section. You can utilize the optional Quick Order form to streamline the process. This allows you to include shipment or delivery addresses and any other necessary contact information. After processing the transaction, you have the option to send an email receipt, as well as print out a pre-populated packing slip and a PayPal Shipping label. Once the transaction is approved, the funds are typically deposited into your account within minutes, and the details of the transaction will be reflected in your Activity reports and other documentation. This efficient system ensures that you can manage sales seamlessly, enhancing your business operations.

Square POS is a simple, intuitive point-of sale (POS) solution. It provides a rich set of tools for inventory tracking, sales tracking, online payment processing and digital receipts. Square POS is available for Android and iOS devices. It records transactions offline by storing data locally, then automatically syncing information when there is an Internet connection. Square POS allows users to manage details such as names, prices and quantities. It also offers features such as a barcode scanner and discounts, credit card processing and gift cards, refunds and more.