Getting Started with Notch Pay
Learn how to get started with Notch Pay and integrate payment solutions into your business or application
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:
Register
Visit Notch Pay Business and create your account with your email address.
Business Information
Fill in your business details including name, address, and business type.
Email Verification
Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
KYC Requirements
Complete your profile and submit the required KYC documents for verification.
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 verificationIntegration 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.
Payment Links
Create shareable payment links without any coding required. Perfect for social media, email campaigns, or one-time payments.
SDKs & Libraries
Use our official libraries for various programming languages to simplify integration and reduce development time.
Collect
Use our hosted payment page for a quick and secure integration with minimal coding required.
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 GuideAuthentication
Learn how to authenticate with the Notch Pay API and secure your integration.
View Authentication GuideDashboard Overview
Learn how to navigate and use the Notch Pay dashboard to manage your payments and business.
View Dashboard GuideAccept Payments
Explore different ways to accept payments with Notch Pay, from hosted checkout to direct API integration.
View Payment OptionsTesting Your Integration
Before going live, you can test your integration using our sandbox environment to ensure everything works correctly:
Sandbox Testing Process
Switch to Test Mode
In your dashboard, switch to Test Mode to access the sandbox environment.
Use Test Credentials
Use our test credentials and accounts to simulate different payment scenarios.
Simulate Transactions
Test payments, transfers, and other features to ensure your integration works correctly.
Go Live
Once you’re satisfied with your integration, switch to Live Mode to start accepting real payments.
Need Help?
Support
Get personalized assistance from our dedicated support team for any issues or questions.
Contact SupportCommunity
Connect with other developers and businesses using Notch Pay to share insights and solutions.
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