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Sure, but does high volume low value transactions necessitate CC processors?

If I want to use CC transactions is there a 'manual' way? Can I collect the numbers and 'process' them myself?

Yes. Just get a Stripe account, and you can use a 3rd party tool / app to charge any credit card any amount of money.

Stripe + 3rd Party Tool != Manual CC Payment Processing

I'm talking about manually billing cards using a 3rd party tool that works with stripe.

Yes, you've swiped at a square powered iPad, I presume? But that's not manual payment processing.