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How do I process a one-time terminal based payment using the Process Transaction tab?

To process a one-time terminal payment, navigate to the Process Transaction tab within the CardSmart website.Screen Shot 2026-07-23 at 10.08.28 PM

Before beginning the transaction, verify that your payment terminal is connected and communicating with CardSmart.

Whether the customer has a saved Customer Profile or is a new customer, the payment must be completed using the connected payment terminal.

To process the payment:

  1. Confirm that the terminal is connected and ready to accept payments.
  2. If applicable, search for and select the customer's saved profile.Screen Shot 2026-07-24 at 12.05.00 PM
  3. Enter the transaction amount.Screen Shot 2026-07-24 at 12.05.48 PM
  4. Select Charge. Screen Shot 2026-07-24 at 12.06.47 PM
  5. Have the customer follow the prompts displayed on the terminal to complete the payment.

Customers can complete the transaction by using their preferred payment method, including:

  • Tap (contactless)
  • Insert (chip card)
  • Swipe (magnetic stripe)

Once the customer completes the prompts on the terminal, the transaction will be processed automatically.