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How do I set up a merchant account?

To learn how to add a charge to a test view "Can I charge my test takers for taking a test"

To set up a merchant account navigate to Manage  >  Settings  >  Setup Settings  >  Merchant Account.

Stripe.com and PayPal Express Checkout are fully integrated to work with Test.com. Using either of these two services are the quickest and easiest way for you to charge your users to take content (Tests, Lessons, Programs, Courses, etc...

As an alternative, Test.com can be integrated into other merchant accounts and credit card charging services. Test.com provides an API your programmers can utilize for this feature. For more information visit the API menu choice under the Manage Settings.

Both the Stripe.com and PayPal Express Checkout integration supports regular credit card transactions. Many Test.com customers set up both of these services, so their users can choose between the two.

When using Stripe, the user sees a Purchase/Checkout button when making a payment; they're kept in your Test.com application where they're instructed to enter their payment/billing information (right in your Test.com account site). Upon successful payment, the pay button(s) are replaced with a start taking button.

When using PayPal, a user clicks on a PayPal button when making a payment; they're routed to a PayPal payment/billing information page and then automatically returned to your Test.com application upon the completed payment. If the payment was successful the pay button(s) will be replaced with a start taking button.

For both services, a user's personal information (like their credit card number) IS NOT STORED in Test.com's databases.

Setting up either of these services is a two-step process. First, you'll need to follow the help instructions below for the service you want to set up. When this is complete as detailed in the provided help instructions, you'll need to provide some integration codes to your GAUGE/test.com representative to complete the setup of these features. Non-technical users will find setting up Stripe is a little easier and faster to set up.

The following Merchant Account Settings are currently associated with your Test.com account.