How to use Virtual Terminal
Open Virtual Terminal
Sign in to your GoDaddy account and open Virtual Terminal on your Payments dashboard.
Enter payment info
Manually input your customer's card and billing information into Virtual Terminal and capture any notes.
Process the payment
Confirm the charge to complete the transaction and email a copy of the receipt to your customer.
Take 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
Easily get paid for your services — use Virtual Terminal to take secure payments over the phone.
Keep more of your money with GoDaddy Payments.
Simple, transparent pricing
Accept major credit and debit cards with a flat fee of 3.5% + 0¢ rate per keyed-in transaction.
Fast payouts
Get paid the same day for a low 1.5% fee, or the next business day for no additional fees.
More ways to get paid
Includes Invoicing, Tap to Pay on your smartphone, and Pay Links.
Always secure, easy set up
GoDaddy Payments is your secure payment solution with strict PCI certification.
Easily manage your business with GoDaddy Payments.
Business management in one place
Track and manage your sales, orders, customers, employees, accounting, and more from one dashboard or use the mobile app.
360° sales reporting
Gain real-time insights into orders, transactions, inventory, invoices, and payouts across all sales channels.
Manage your growing team
Give your team the right access with specific roles and permissions.
Get extra capabilities with apps
From accounting and bookkeeping to customer loyalty programs, reservations, and gift cards you can manage all your business-critical tasks.
Customize your catalog using Airo™
Include product images, variants, pre-set modifiers, automatic taxes, discounts, and fees — and add AI generated product descriptions and additional enhancements.
More ways to easily get paid
GoDaddy Guide
GoDaddy Virtual Terminal FAQ
How do I set up Virtual Terminal?
Simply create a GoDaddy account to start using GoDaddy 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.
How quickly can I access my funds using Virtual Terminal?
Money is deposited into your bank account as soon as the next business day. Or for a low fee of 1.5%, you can get paid on the same day, including weekends and holidays. Learn more about payment options using Virtual Terminal.
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 GoDaddy Payments, our secure payment processor. 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. Compare the best credit and debit card payment processing companies.
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. Please see here for more information.