Frequently asked questions

PayPal Open

One platform

for all business

Get paid. Get growing. Get ahead.

Do more with the platform designed to power commerce.

No website? No POS?

No problem.

Don’t miss a sale

Accept credit or debit card payments for services, custom orders, phone orders, or wholesale orders. Even if your customer doesn’t have a PayPal account.

Simple setup

No coding, software, or extra gear needed, just a browser.

Real-time reports

Virtual Terminal activity is included in your PayPal reports so you can easily keep track of payments.

Log in

Open Virtual Terminal

Log in to your PayPal Business account in a web browser. Then go to Business Tools and open Virtual Terminal.

Add info

Enter order info

Save time with the optional Quick Order form. Just enter the shipment or delivery address and contact details.

Place order

Place the order

Once the transaction is processed, you can email a receipt and print a pre-populated packing slip and PayPal Shipping label.

Get paid

Get paid

Once approved, the money is deposited into your account, typically within minutes. You'll see it in your activity and reports.

Pricing with no surprises

No monthly or setup fees. Only pay when you get paid.

Virtual Terminal

Get paid for offline sales

Process credit and debit card payments with our Virtual Terminal. Just connect online. No website or POS needed.