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What you need to begin
Getting started does not require special equipment. You only need the Windows Authorize.net 2.0 app and a supported card reader. When you log in, your computer becomes a working point of sale POS system.
You will need:
A Windows 11 PC or Surface device
The Authorize.net 2.0 Windows app
A chip-enabled card reader or encrypted card reader
A way to print or email a transaction receipt. You may use a regular desktop printer or a thermal receipt printer. To see which printers work best, visit our support website.
Turn your computer into a virtual POS
When you connect your reader, your device becomes a virtual point of sale that can complete a credit card transaction in just a few seconds.
The secure payment process keeps payment data protected at every step. No sensitive transaction details stay on your computer. All payment information is stored in the Authorize.net PCI‑compliant data center to help defend your business against payment fraud.
This setup works like the virtual POS systems offered by other companies, but it is built directly into your Authorize.net account. Many businesses prefer this approach because it uses hardware they already own and provides a simple checkout experience without extra training.
Turn your computer into a virtual POS
When you connect your reader, your device becomes a virtual point of sale that can complete a credit card transaction in just a few seconds.
The secure payment process keeps payment data protected at every step. No sensitive transaction details stay on your computer. All payment information is stored in the Authorize.net PCI‑compliant data center to help defend your business against payment fraud.
This setup works like the virtual POS systems offered by other companies, but it is built directly into your Authorize.net account. Many businesses prefer this approach because it uses hardware they already own and provides a simple checkout experience without extra training.
Accept EMV® chip card payments
Most cards issued today include an EMV chip, which stands for Europay, Mastercard, and Visa. Chip card payments add strong layers of security. With VPOS and a supported EMV reader, you can safely accept these card types.
Right now, EMV chip support is available for merchants on the First Data Nashville and TSYS processing platforms. More support for other payment processors and financial institutions will be added over time. You can check updates in our EMV Chip FAQs.
Choose the payment options that fit your business
VPOS supports many types of payment option choices so you can accept the kinds of payments your customers prefer. These include:
- Credit or debit cards
- EMV chip card payments
- Contactless tap‑to‑pay
- POS terminals
- Virtual POS tools
This flexibility is similar to what other point of sale systems offer. Modern POS terminals can accept many payment types so businesses can meet customer expectations. If you want an all-in-one setup, you can also use a pre‑integrated POS terminal or kiosk from one of our partners.
Send or print transaction receipts
VPOS lets you email a transaction receipt or print one right away. You can use any standard printer. If you want a faster option, you can choose a thermal receipt printer connected by USB or Bluetooth. VPOS also supports the Star AllReceipts™ digital receipt option, which lets customers receive their receipt electronically.
Why businesses choose a virtual POS
Businesses of many sizes find virtual point of sale systems helpful because they are simple, flexible, and secure. With VPOS, you can accept credit card payments quickly without buying extra hardware. You can use your computer to complete sales, store payment information securely, and view transaction details whenever you need them.
Point of sale systems today do more than process payments. Many POS tools can also help you manage operations, track what is selling, and offer reporting that helps you understand your business. These features make POS systems useful for retail shops, service businesses, restaurants, and mobile sellers.
You can accept credit card payments in person with VPOS in just a few minutes. If you are ready to begin, sign up online, or call 1‑888‑323‑4289. You can also explore our plans to find the one that fits your business needs.
Learn how payments work
If you want to understand how your acquiring bank, payment processors, and payment gateway work together, visit our “How payments work” section. You will learn how cards issued by different banks move through the system and how your business receives funds after you process payments.
1 Supported on Windows 11 PC or Surface only.