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What is a virtual terminal for processing credit cards?

Feb 17, 2025

Though your customers may not be able to explain what a virtual terminal is, there’s a good chance they expect your business to accept payments with one. Whether you’re an online or brick-and-mortar operation (or both), a virtual terminal allows businesses to accept payments anywhere, anytime.

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