What is a virtual terminal?
A virtual terminal is a secure screen for processing card payments remotely. How does it work and what are the characteristics?
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
PayPal vs. Square Virtual Terminal: which is best for a small business?
Is PayPal or Square Virtual Terminal best for small businesses? Compare features, costs and service of these popular phone payment solutions.
Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations
Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.
Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses
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?
Can I take credit card payments over the phone? What do UK regulations say?
Are phone payments legal in the UK? What are the regulations for businesses? We explain the key rules governing over-the-phone transactions.
Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
What is a card not present transaction? We explain the different types (yes, there are several), security concerns and how merchants can prevent fraud.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying
Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?
SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device
SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.
PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth 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.
PayPal or Payleven – which is better for over-the-phone payments?
We compare PayPal and Payleven virtual terminals for over-the-phone payments in the UK. What are the fees, customer support and access to funds like?