Welcome to PayMongo! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to create your account and begin your journey with our payment processing services. By the end of this article, you'll understand how to register, verify your email, and activate your account, getting you closer to accepting payments.
Prerequisites for Account Creation
Before you begin, ensure you have:
A valid email address that you can access immediately for verification.
Your basic personal information (name, contact number).
A strong, unique password for your new account.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to set up your PayMongo account:
Create Your Account:
Navigate to the PayMongo website.
Locate and click on the "Sign up here for free" button.
Input your basic information: email address, full name, contact number, and desired password in the registration form.
Click "Sign up"
Verify Your Email Address:
Immediately after submission, check your inbox for a verification email from PayMongo.
Important: You must verify your email before proceeding to your dashboard. This ensures you receive important communications regarding KYC (Know Your Customer) questions, early access to features, and more.
Enter the 6-digit verification code on the dashboard
Submit Required Documents for Activation:
Once your email is verified, you will be redirected to the bridge page (https://dashboard.paymongo.com/bridge) where you'll need to answer some questions about your business and sign the Statement of Acceptance.
You now have an M1 Basic Account with PayMongo!
Click on "Verify Account" to submit your required documents for account activation to be Fully-verified (M2).
Wait for Account Activation:
The activation process typically takes up to 14 business days from the date of submission of all required documents. During this time, our team reviews your information.