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Accept credit card payments using the QuickBooks mobile app (Android only)

by Intuit• Updated 3 weeks ago

Check the instructions below to get started.

  1. On your new Sales Receipt or Receive Payment screen, specify the following information:
    • Customer
    • Date
    • Ref #
    • Payment amount
    • (Optional) Memo

    Note: For sales receipts, specify an item. You may also add a customer message.

  2. Enter discount, tax, and shipping amount (if applicable).
  3. Select how you want to enter the credit card info.
    • Swipe
      1. Make sure your card reader is plugged in or connected via Bluetooth (depending on the type of card reader) and swipe the card.
    • Scan
      1. Tap Scan card info, then position the card.
      2. Scan according to your device.
      3. Fill in any missing info.
      4. Tap Done.
    • Key enter
      1. Tap Enter card info.
      2. Enter the credit card number, expiration date, CVV security code, and customer billing address postal code.
      3. Tap Done.
  4. (If swiped) Let your customer sign with their finger. They can always clear it and sign again.
  5. Tap Charge.
    Note: When you receive the payment, you'll see Credit Card Processed on the sales receipt or payment.
  6. Tap email to email the sales receipt or payment.
    Note: The email includes the type of credit card used, the last 4 digits of the credit card number, and the authorisation number of the transaction.