Taking Payments Overview {#vas-smb-taking-payments-overview}
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This section explains how to process payments directly in Payment Center.

Payment Options
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The Payment Center allows you to process both quick payments and itemized sales. You can access the payment form by going to Payment CenterTransactions and clicking or tapping Take a Payment.

Quick Payments
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Quick payments are best for simple, one-time charges without detailed line items. This option allows you to:

* Select currency and amount
* Add a transaction description (optional)
* Run as an Authorization transaction if needed
* Add customer information (optional)
* Enter card details and billing address
* Add shipping address (optional)
* Apply sales tax rate (if applicable)

Itemized Sales
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Itemized sales are best for detailed billing with multiple products or services. This option allows you to:

* Add up to 30 line items with item name, unit price, and quantity
* Apply taxes and discounts per item
* Add freight or duty charges (if applicable)
* Add customer information (optional)
* Enter card details and billing address
* Add shipping address (optional)
* Apply sales tax rate (if applicable)

Payment Confirmation
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After a successful payment, you'll see:

* Transaction ID
* Amount charged
* Date and time
* Options to send an email receipt, take a new payment, and view transaction details

What Happens After Payment
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When you process a payment:

* The transaction is created immediately in the system
* The customer receives confirmation (if email address was provided)
* Funds queue for settlement to your account
* The transaction appears in the Transactions list for tracking and management