Virtual terminal
The virtual terminal for Stripe
Key in card payments from your phone for phone orders, mail orders, and walk-ups without a reader. No website, no code: type the card, charge it, done.4.8 App Store rating 245K+ businesses worldwide
No website, no code: type the card, charge it, done.
4.8 App Store rating 245K+ businesses worldwide
How to manually enter a card with Stripe
Three steps from amount to paid.- 1Open a chargeEnter the amount in the app, or pick a product from your catalog. Add a customer to attach the sale to their record.
- 2Key in the cardType the card number, expiry, and ZIP. Built for phone orders and mail orders where the card isn't present.
- 3Charge and send the receiptThe payment settles to your Stripe account like any other sale. Email a receipt automatically.
No hardware. No setup.
Everything a countertop virtual terminal does, on the phone already in your pocket.- Works on iPhone and Android
- No card reader or monthly fees
- Customer and product catalog built in
- Refunds straight from the app
- Receipts by email on every charge
FAQ
Virtual terminal questions
Does Stripe have a virtual terminal?
Stripe doesn't market one. You can key occasional payments into the Stripe Dashboard, but it isn't built for daily checkout. Payment for Stripe turns your phone into a full virtual terminal on top of your Stripe account: manual entry, catalog, tips, and receipts.
How do I manually enter a card with Stripe?
Open the app, enter the amount, choose manual entry, and type the card number, expiry, and ZIP. The charge processes through your Stripe account immediately.
What does manual card entry cost?
Stripe's card-not-present rate, 2.9% + 30¢ in the US, plus the app's 1.2% per sale (15¢ minimum). No monthly fees, no contracts.
Is keyed card entry safe?
Yes. Card data goes straight to Stripe over an encrypted connection and is never stored on your phone. Stripe Radar screens every keyed transaction for fraud.
Works with your Stripe account