--- title: Virtual Terminal | Take Payments From Any Device - GoDaddy description: With GoDaddy Virtual Terminal, you can accept payments remotely from your smartphone, tablet or computer with no extra hardware needed. image: https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/transform/5d1186bc-80dc-4031-8185-eb2dd0e0574a/VirtualTerminal_og-image --- # Virtual Terminal ## Take payments from any device. Transform your smartphone, tablet, or computer into a credit card terminal and take manual entry payments. [Get Started](https://payments.godaddy.com/virtual-terminal?medium=vt_lp) ### Simple, transparent pricing Accept major credit and debit cards with a flat fee of + rate per keyed-in transaction. ### No extra hardware needed No need to purchase or install extra software either. If you have an Internet connection, you can accept payments virtually anywhere. ### Get paid quick Get money in your bank account as soon as the next business day whenever a customer buys your products or services. ## How it works ### Open Virtual Terminal Sign in to your GoDaddy account and open Virtual Terminal on your Payments dashboard. ### Enter customer's info Manually input your customer's card and billing information into Virtual Terminal and capture any notes. ### Get paid fast Confirm the charge to complete the transaction and email a copy of the receipt to your customer. ## Payments for any business Whether you sell products or services, from your home or a physical shop — take remote payments swiftly and securely. ### Pay and deliver Let customers prepay on a food delivery over the phone for your restaurant, food truck, or pop-up corn dog shop. ### Get booked and paid Virtual Terminal is perfect for clients needing to pay for your medical service or yoga class with a quick call. ### Freelance isn't free Take secure payments over the phone and get paid as soon as the next business day with GoDaddy Payments. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I set up Virtual Terminal? Simply create a account to start using Payments and Virtual Terminal. ### Which credit cards are accepted with Virtual Terminal Virtual Terminal accepts all major credit and debit cards, including: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. ### Do I need a website to use Virtual Terminal? No. You don’t need a website to use Virtual Terminal. All you need is a device with internet connection and a GoDaddy Payments account, which you can create for free. ### Can I take payments over the phone using Virtual Terminal? Yes. Virtual Terminal makes over-the-phone payments simple. Just open your web browser on your smartphone or computer, and enter your customer’s credit card info into Virtual Terminal, then confirm the charge. ### When do I get paid using Virtual Terminal? Money is deposited into your bank account by the next business day. ### What type of businesses should use Virtual Terminal? Virtual Terminal is suitable for almost any business that takes over the phone or remote payments. For example, it’s great for restaurants that take phone orders, doctor’s offices or for professionals like lawyers and accountants. ### What hardware do I need to use Virtual Terminal? To use Virtual Terminal, all you need is a computer, mobile phone or tablet with a web browser. No additional hardware is required. ### Is accepting payments with Virtual Terminal safe? Yes. Virtual Terminal is powered by Payments, . We follow strict PCI compliance standards and use advanced online encryption to conceal sensitive information and keep your business and customers safe. ### Why should I use GoDaddy’s virtual merchant solution? With GoDaddy's virtual merchant solution, Virtual Terminal, you can take over-the-phone or remote payments quickly and securely using any device, like your computer, mobile phone or tablet. There's no additional hardware or point of sale equipment required. Plus, you can reach us 24/7 if you ever get stuck. ### Are there any restrictions on who can use GoDaddy Payments? Yes, there are categories of businesses and business practices that are restricted from using GoDaddy Payments.