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Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS)

Virtual Point of Sale
Data Sheet
  • Payment Gateway Standard Feature
  • Value-Adding Product
  • Third-Party Solution

Authorize.Net's Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) turns any Internet-connected computer into a point-of-sale (POS) terminal with the simple addition of an inexpensive USB Human Interface Device (HID) swipe card reader. VPOS is an easy-to-implement, easy-to-use, secure, and low-cost solution. Suitable for merchants of any size, VPOS is ideal for mall kiosks, doctors' clinics, lawyers' offices, trade shows, etc.

  • Quick Setup – Our browser-based, hosted solution is enabled by simply plugging in the swipe card reader to a USB port on your computer. Simply use your local or network printer as well as retail receipt printers, such as the Epson TM-T88III or Star TSP643U-24.
  • Risk Management – Sensitive data is stored in the Authorize.Net PCI-compliant data center, never on your computer.
  • Secure – Unlike other solutions, VPOS maintains a locked connection between your card reader and browser, and alerts you if there is an unauthorized attempt to connect to the reader.
  • Fast Checkout Times – Speed up checkout lines and improve customer satisfaction by authorizing credit card transactions in as little as three seconds.
Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) Video Demo
Learn how to turn any Internet-connected computer
into a point-of-sale (POS) terminal.
Date: 03/09
Length: 04:06
Views: 21778

POS Swipe Card Readers

Swipe card readers can be purchased from a variety of POS providers for approximately $50.00 - $80.00. There are several compatible models.

  • MagTek – Centurion model 21073075 configured to security level 2; and models 21040101, 21040102, 21040146, and 21040140.
  • ID Technologies – MiniMag II models IDMB-335133BM and IDMB-335133M; and MiniMagDUO models IDMB-355133BM and IDMB-355133M.

The following is a sample of online POS retailers that sell compatible card readers:

Disclaimer: Please note that Authorize.Net does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for products, services, and support provided by the above listed POS retailers

Sign Up Now

Merchants interested in signing up for an Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account with VPOS can contact us at 888-323-4289 for more information, or contact an Authorize.Net reseller.

To become a reseller, please contact our sales team at 866-437-0491 or via our Reseller Inquiry Form.