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Configure Google Pay Business account & Google Developer project

To start working with Google Pay as a Payment method, you need to create and configure a Google Pay Business account and a Google Developer project. These components provide the necessary credentials, verification, and API access required to process Google Pay transactions securely.

1. Create a Google Account

  1. Go to accounts.google.com/signup.
  2. Fill in the required fields: First/Last name, Email, and Password.
  3. Confirm your email and verify your phone number via SMS.

2. Create a Google Developer Project

  1. Navigate to the Google Cloud Console.
  2. Click Select a project > New Project in the top right menu.
  3. Enter a Project name and select an Organisation (if applicable).
  4. Then, click Create.

3. Enable the Google Pay API

  1. Go to APIs & Services > Library inside your Project.
  2. Search for Google Pay API.
  3. Click Enable.

4. Register Your Business in Google Pay Merchant Center

  1. Navigate to Google Pay Business Console.
  2. Click Get Started.
  3. Fill in the registration form with the following data:
  • Business type (Individual / Sole Proprietor / Company)
  • Country of registration
  • Business details (Legal company name, Website, Business contact information, Bank account details for payouts)
  1. Click Submit for Verification.
  2. After submission, Google may request additional verification:
Required Documents / Steps Notes
Domain ownership Verified via HTML meta-tag or file upload.
Company registration documents Official business certificates, tax ID, or registration number.
Tax ID / D-U-N-S number Especially important for larger businesses or international setups.
Contact confirmation Google's operations team may email to confirm your authority.
Agreement signing Google may send a legal agreement for electronic signature.
  1. You should receive emails from Google at each verification stage. One email is for confirming your company, and one is for signing the contract.
  2. Once completed, you should receive final confirmation that your Business Profile has been approved.

5. Configure Google Pay API Settings

  1. The steps above describe a typical integration flow and exclude any edge cases.
  2. Go to the Integrate with your website section in your Google Pay Business Console.
  3. Click Add website and enter your production domain.
  4. Choose your integration type:
Integration type Description
Gateway You need to use a supported PSP or Provider for integration.
Direct You can use it for direct integration with your own infrastructure.
  1. Upload screenshots of your Checkout page following Google’s branding guidelines.
  2. Click Save and submit for review.
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Usually, the review procedure takes 1–2 business days. If approved, you should receive a confirmation email.

If not, you should be notified of the required changes or missing items.



Updated 3 days ago