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I've been researching this on the form for a while an I'm more confused now then when I started. So I'm just gonna lay it out and hopefully someone can help.
I use Bigcartel.com and the basic Paypal account to sell shirts online (works great).
How do I accept credit cards at an event with this set up?
I have an iPhone 3G, can i just use Paypal in my web browser?
Do I need the Paypal terminal? And doesn't that cost extra?
Or should I get one of the terminal Apps form the App Store?
I just need to accept credit cards every now and then at shows and events and stuff. Not going to be selling high volumes so some of the terminal fees don't make sense for me.
Any clairification would be very help full, have an event coming up.
Paypal terminal is just a web app that let you input CC #'s. Problem is I believe that you also need to enter address info that matches the CC. It also costs $30 a month but you can shut it off anytime so if you have a show to do, just turn in on and off when you need it.
here is a link to some quick reviews of native iPhone apps and they definatly have advantages over the paypal app: Credit card terminals for iPhone
I have merchant warehouse and really like it. I have been with them for 3 years with an old terminal. Just switched it over to my Iphone. Never had a problem with them.
Since the customer will be right there with their credit card, you don't have to have terminal server to use your Paypal account. You can use the "Send Money" link at paypal.com.
Having an App will be easier I'm sure, though. Trying to enter in cc and address info on that small safari screen with the keyboard taking up half your space would not be fun.
Incorrect. They have the option of using a credit card OR logging in to their paypal account.
I just tried to send myself $ without signing up or logging in, it makes you create an account. I just used the send money link off the paypal home page, is there a different link where you can do this? It would be very nice if this is true.
I just tried to send myself $ without signing up or logging in, it makes you create an account. I just used the send money link off the paypal home page, is there a different link where you can do this? It would be very nice if this is true.
Now I am not sure.
I see the screen is asking for cc info and sign up info. Is it possible you can use your credit and are getting signed up at the same time?
I see the screen is asking for cc info and sign up info. Is it possible you can use your credit and are getting signed up at the same time?
nope, doesn't seem so...makes you enter a password and all your address info so, you are definitely creating an account... Would be cool if paypal would give you some sort of commission for creating new accounts this way
nope, doesn't seem so...makes you enter a password and all your address info so, you are definitely creating an account... Would be cool if paypal would give you some sort of commission for creating new accounts this way
Oh, I see, it wont let you if you just sign into Paypal, but it will if you go through your store (as a third party person).
So I'm just gonna go through the Bigcartel store as if I'm the customer.
iPhone terminal with Paypal? 
