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Argent Virtual Terminal vs PayPal Payments
Both stand on virtual terminal software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Argent Virtual Terminal if your business needs to take card-not-present orders or process refunds through a browser, with staff activity linked to individual logins. Consider another arrangement if the applicable card-not-present rates or account-specific transaction fees do not suit your business.
Visit Argent Virtual Terminal Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit PayPal Payments The facts
| Argent Virtual Terminal | PayPal Payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | argentpayments.com | paypal.com |
| On virtual terminal software | #12 of 28 | #8 of 28 |
Argent Virtual Terminal: what it does well
- Takes manual payments for phone, mail, and email orders.
- Can complement a physical POS or serve as the only gateway.
- Refunds do not require the customer’s card in hand.
- Individual logins tie transactions to staff members.
- Works in a browser on computers, tablets, and phones.
What to know first
- Card-not-present rates apply.
- Some accounts may have a per-transaction fee.
- Access follows account approval and gateway setup.
- Pricing is available on request.
PayPal Payments: what it does well
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