Getting Started with Notch Pay

Everything you need to integrate Notch Pay into your business or application

What is Notch Pay?

Notch Pay is a comprehensive payment platform designed for Africa, enabling businesses to accept payments through various channels including Mobile Money, bank cards, and other local payment methods. Our platform also allows you to send money to beneficiaries across multiple countries.

With Notch Pay, you can streamline your payment processes, reduce transaction costs, and provide a seamless payment experience for your customers across Africa.

Platform Highlights

  • Multiple payment methods across Africa
  • Secure and reliable infrastructure
  • Developer-friendly APIs and SDKs
  • Comprehensive dashboard for business management

Create Your Account

Before you can start using Notch Pay, you need to create and set up your account:

1

Register

Visit Notch Pay Business and create your account with your email address.

2

Business Information

Fill in your business details including name, address, and business type.

3

Email Verification

Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.

4

KYC Requirements

Complete your profile and submit the required KYC documents for verification.

5

Account Approval

Once your account is approved, you’ll have access to your dashboard where you can manage all your payment activities.

Pro Tip

Make sure to have your business registration documents ready before starting the registration process. This will speed up your account verification.

Learn more about account verification

Integration Options

Notch Pay offers multiple ways to integrate our payment solutions, from no-code options to developer APIs:

API Integration

Integrate Notch Pay directly into your application using our RESTful API for maximum flexibility and control.

For DevelopersMaximum FlexibilityCustom UI

View API Documentation

Payment Links

Create shareable payment links without any coding required. Perfect for social media, email campaigns, or one-time payments.

No CodeShareableQuick Setup

Learn about Payment Links

SDKs & Libraries

Use our official libraries for various programming languages to simplify integration and reduce development time.

JavaScriptPHPPythonMore

Explore SDKs

Collect

Use our hosted payment page for a quick and secure integration with minimal coding required.

Hosted CheckoutCustomizableSecure

Learn about Collect

Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Check out these essential resources to get started with Notch Pay:

Quickstart Guide

Get up and running with Notch Pay in minutes with our step-by-step quickstart guide.

View Quickstart Guide

Authentication

Learn how to authenticate with the Notch Pay API and secure your integration.

View Authentication Guide

Dashboard Overview

Learn how to navigate and use the Notch Pay dashboard to manage your payments and business.

View Dashboard Guide

Accept Payments

Explore different ways to accept payments with Notch Pay, from hosted checkout to direct API integration.

View Payment Options

Testing Your Integration

Before going live, you can test your integration using our sandbox environment to ensure everything works correctly:

Sandbox Testing Process

1

Switch to Test Mode

In your dashboard, switch to Test Mode to access the sandbox environment.

2

Use Test Credentials

Use our test credentials and accounts to simulate different payment scenarios.

3

Simulate Transactions

Test payments, transfers, and other features to ensure your integration works correctly.

4

Go Live

Once you’re satisfied with your integration, switch to Live Mode to start accepting real payments.

Need Help?

FAQ

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Notch Pay services and features.

Browse FAQ

Support

Get personalized assistance from our dedicated support team for any issues or questions.

Contact Support

Community

Connect with other developers and businesses using Notch Pay to share insights and solutions.

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