Square Virtual Terminal

Square Virtual Terminal

4.7 (35)
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Payment processing tool for managing virtual transactions

About Square Virtual Terminal

Square Virtual Terminal is a cloud-based software that helps businesses process and accept payments from multiple payment methods including cash, checks, gift cards and more. Managers can charge payments to customers' credit or debit cards and maintain a record of all payments in the database for future reference.

Square Virtual Terminal provides a dashboard, which enables supervisors to gain an overview of payment types, trending items, received feedback, and offered gift cards. Administrators can download and analyze records using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and export transaction data to various third-party accounting applications including QuickBooks. It also lets users synchronize information with other in-house Square products, such as Square Point of Sale, Square Invoices, and more.

Square Virtual Terminal enables businesses to secure confidential data, preventing unauthorized data exploitation. Managers can also store customer information in a centralized repository and utilize various business intelligence (BI) tools to generate sales reports.


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Reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
(35)
Value for Money
4.4/5
Features
4.6/5
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Customer Support
4.1/5

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Robert
Robert
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  • Industry: Printing
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Square Virtual Terminal

Reviewed on 15/07/2021

I can create an invoice for a job, and take payment right there!! Comes in handy on the mobile app!

I can create an invoice for a job, and take payment right there!! Comes in handy on the mobile app!

Pros

I can run a customers credit card via mobile app or online in a web browser! Just pull up an invoice and slect payment method!! EASY!!

Cons

Nothing... I've been using it for years, and with each new feature they add it does more and more for you!!

Alternatives Considered

PayPal

Reasons for Switching to Square Virtual Terminal

It was cheaper for transactions, and it allows you to be very mobile!!
Kiersten
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The BEST

Reviewed on 13/01/2023

Wonderful experience! I live this thing. I use it all the time and it’s the only thing I’ve ever...

Wonderful experience! I live this thing. I use it all the time and it’s the only thing I’ve ever used for my business. I’ve worked in the food industry for years before starting my own business and square is my favorite payment processing and terminal

Pros

The ease of use. I can be at home, at a market, at the studio and I can make seamless transactions anywhere with my cake business

Cons

No cons for the terminal itself. It’s not super expensive, but even if you’re just starting out they offer it on payment plans

Alternatives Considered

Toast POS

Reasons for Choosing Square Virtual Terminal

Wanted something that would make taking payments quick easy and convenient for me and my customers

Switched From

PayPal, Venmo and Toast POS

Reasons for Switching to Square Virtual Terminal

I love the look of it and all of the features
Jason
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Square for us is a dare

Reviewed on 08/08/2020

I have had a neutral experience with square, i had many problems that didn't meet our bussiness...

I have had a neutral experience with square, i had many problems that didn't meet our bussiness needs but they fixed everything and i returned everything and switched to paypal so i cant really complain to much

Pros

I liked their software easy to use and setup pos system and easy to program inventory and design

Cons

The hidden fees, expensive hardware, and non support for e-commerce solutions for online retail and non square customers. You must buy their expensive hardware and software monthly fees and maintenance fees and high transaction fees vs a standalone like paypal with no fees and all customers welcome

Alternatives Considered

PayPal Zettle

Reasons for Switching to Square Virtual Terminal

I didn't choose square over paypal i choose paypal and switched from square to paypal and paypal here and couldn't be any happier
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great product, but needs work

Reviewed on 13/04/2022

I really like the product, ease of use, and portability, however, the connection issues are really...

I really like the product, ease of use, and portability, however, the connection issues are really a deterrent. Regarding online payments, I think the product is great for an e-commerce store. However, when you're at an event, whether it's on secured wi-fi or mobile data, the connection is really flakey.

Pros

The product is very easy to use and the interface is user-friendly. Square makes it very easy to accept payments in multiple formats including the chip-reader, swipe attachment, and the terminal.

Cons

I am constantly having issues with the connection and the card reader not working. I know Square has an option to accept payments when offline, but I don't have confidence in accepting high-dollar payments with this feature. I've been to several events where multiple vendors around me are also facing the same issue.

Alternatives Considered

PayPal

Reasons for Choosing Square Virtual Terminal

I originally used PaySwipe until I became aware of Square. Square seemed to be more modern and it was becoming more commonly used amongst business owners. I wanted to use a product that had brand recognition, so I made the switch.

Reasons for Switching to Square Virtual Terminal

Square was being more commonly used amongst vendors and I didn't want to make a jump to PayPal. Even though PayPal is a trusted brand, Square felt more modern and since many small business owners were using it, I decided to go with Square as well. I feel that Square represents small business owners better than PayPal.
Isabel
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to use and set up!

Reviewed on 13/08/2021

My overall experience has been great. I've only needed their customer service help once and they...

My overall experience has been great. I've only needed their customer service help once and they were awesome.

Pros

It's super convenient. I have clients all over the place and I go to them to create their fantastical portraits. I can take my virtual terminal anywhere and it works!

Cons

I haven't really found anything I don't like about this software. It does just what I need it to do and it works every time.

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Square Virtual Terminal FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Square Virtual Terminal.

Square Virtual Terminal offers the following pricing plans:

  • Pricing model: Free Version
  • Free Trial: Not Available

Square Virtual Terminal charges a processing fee of 3.5% + 15¢ per transaction for typed-in payments & 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction for swiped payments.

Square Virtual Terminal has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Square Virtual Terminal supports the following languages:

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Square Virtual Terminal supports the following devices:

Square Virtual Terminal integrates with the following applications:

Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Money, Square Invoices, Square Point of Sale

Square Virtual Terminal offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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