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Payvessel Integration Journey

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Payvessel Quickstart Guide

Chart your integration course before setting sail with Payvessel. To integrate Payvessel into your application, follow this step-by-step navigation guide.

⚡ Fast Setup

Get up and running in minutes with our streamlined onboarding

🔒 Secure Testing

Test safely in our sandbox environment with no real money

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🏗️ Step 1: Create Your Developer Account

Sign up for a free developer account to access our sandbox environment where you can safely test all features without real money.
Sandbox Environment Features
In the Payvessel sandbox, you’ll be able to:
  • 💳 Process payments using test card data and mock accounts
  • 🏦 Simulate bank transfers and mobile money transactions
  • 🔔 Test webhooks and error scenarios
  • ✅ Validate customer identification processes
Learn more about testing in our sandbox environment in our development guide.

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⚙️ Step 2: Configure Your Integration

Choose your integration vessel based on your technical stack and business needs:

Payvessel Checkout

Use our pre-built, optimized payment UI for quick implementation

SDKs & Plugins

Leverage our libraries for popular frameworks and platforms

Direct API Integration

Build custom payment flows using our flexible endpoints
📘 New to APIs? Read our beginner-friendly guide to understand how APIs work and how to implement them in your application.
Once you select your integration method, test thoroughly using sandbox credentials and our provided test data. We’ve compiled common integration patterns and best practices to help you avoid early obstacles.
  • Use our comprehensive test card numbers
  • Validate all error scenarios
  • Test webhook endpoints thoroughly
  • Verify mobile money simulations
  • Single payment flows
  • Subscription billing
  • Multi-party transactions
  • Mobile-first implementations

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🚀 Step 3: Launch Your Live Account

After successful testing, upgrade to a production account to access real transaction processing capabilities and actual fund movements.

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📋 Step 4: Complete Business Verification

To begin live transactions, you’ll need to complete our verification process, which includes submitting business documentation and bank account details for settlement.
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Submit Business Documents

Upload your business registration and tax documents
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Verify Banking Details

Provide settlement account information for fund transfers
3

Complete KYC Process

Submit identity verification for business owners
4

Wait for Approval

Our team will review and approve your application within 24-48 hours

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🌟 Step ∞: Go Live! 🚀

Once verified and approved, you’re ready to navigate live waters! Start accepting real payments in multiple currencies through your Payvessel dashboard.

🎯 Explore Dashboard

Discover advanced features and settings unavailable in test mode

✅ Review Integration

Use our go-live checklist to ensure everything is shipshape

🔄 Transfer Configurations

Migrate webhooks, redirect URLs, and security settings

📊 Monitor Performance

Track transactions and optimize your payment flows
Pre-Launch Checklist:
  • All sandbox tests passing
  • Webhook endpoints configured
  • Error handling implemented
  • Security best practices followed
  • Production credentials updated

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🆘 Need Guidance?

Our developer documentation includes detailed tutorials, API references, and troubleshooting guides to ensure smooth sailing throughout your integration journey.

📚 Support

Comprehensive API references and guides

💬 Developer Support

Get help from our integration experts

🧪 Testing Tools

Sandbox environment and test utilities

📖 Code Examples

Ready-to-use integration snippets