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  • take payments virtual terminal

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T17:27:55+00:00April 2nd, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments, Takepayments|
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best providers

What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T17:20:55+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: PayPal, Phone Payments, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-16T11:34:24+00:00February 16th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-13T18:13:30+00:00February 13th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments|
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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.

By Lucy Harris|2020-07-10T09:57:47+00:00July 9th, 2020|Tags: Phone Payments|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2020-08-16T20:04:06+00:00July 2nd, 2020|Tags: Stripe|
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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.

By Lucy Harris|2020-06-22T16:44:30+00:00June 22nd, 2020|Tags: PayPal, Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-11T12:27:54+00:00June 16th, 2020|Tags: Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T17:18:25+00:00June 15th, 2020|Tags: Phone Payments, SumUp|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2020-07-02T12:52:40+00:00June 12th, 2020|Tags: PayPal, Phone Payments|
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