Best virtual terminals in the UK: top 5 list
What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.
How to take payments over the phone
Taking payments over the phone is important for many businesses in the UK, but how do you actually do it?
Is it safe to take payments over the phone?
How safe are phone payments? Generally quite safe. We cover the most important ways to protect yourself from card fraud.
What is a virtual terminal?
A virtual terminal is a secure web page where you can process card payments remotely. But how exactly does it work?
PayPal phone payments review – what you need to know
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?
Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
Crudely speaking, there are two ways to process card payments: electronically through chip, swipe or contactless, and through keyed entry. The latter is also called card (or cardholder) not present payments, even when the card is physically in front of you. The keyed options for businesses are mainly virtual [...]
Square virtual terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square Virtual Terminals fees are on the low side, with no contract. Is it suitable for what your business needs? What are the feature limitations?
Worldpay vs PayPal virtual terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Two of the most popular options in the UK for accepting card payments over the phone are PayPal and Worldpay. With these providers, you don't need any equipment to accept cards over the phone - only a laptop or PC with an internet connection - because you'll be using [...]
Worldpay virtual terminal review – what you need to know
Compared to previous costs, Worldpay's virtual terminal has got more attractive for some. But is it a good choice for you?
PayPal or Payleven – which is better for over-the-phone payments?
Payleven has merged with SumUp since this article was written. Payleven no longer accepts new customers, so details in this article are no longer updated. SumUp offers their own virtual terminal, which you can apply for only if you use SumUp's card reader for face-to-face payments too. PayPal might [...]