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title: "Using the Virtual Terminal"
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updated: 2026-09-03T15:26:23Z
published: 2026-09-03T15:26:23Z
canonical: "learn.helcim.com/using-the-helcim-virtual-terminal"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.helcim.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using the Virtual Terminal

Need to accept payments over the phone without the hassle of traditional credit card terminals? The Helcim Virtual Terminal is your solution.

This series of articles provides everything you need to know to start processing payments quickly and efficiently with the virtual terminal.

### Contents

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| ![Virtual Terminal tool icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/virtual-terminal(1).png) | [What is the Helcim Virtual Terminal?](/v1/docs/what-is-the-helcim-virtual-terminal) |
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| ![Virtual Terminal tool icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/virtual-terminal(1).png) | [Accessing the Virtual Terminal](/v1/docs/accessing-the-virtual-terminal) |
| ![Virtual Terminal tool icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/virtual-terminal(1).png) | [Taking a payment with the Virtual Terminal](/v1/docs/taking-a-payment-with-the-virtual-terminal) |
| ![Virtual Terminal tool icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/virtual-terminal(1).png) | [Payment options for the Virtual Terminal](/v1/docs/helcim-virtual-terminal-payment-options) |

### Video

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