# PayU Money Payment Gateway

PayU Money is a payment gateway service provided by PayU, a leading fintech company based in India. It allows businesses to accept online payments from customers through various methods such as credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, and e-wallets.\


To get an API key for the PayU payment gateway, follow these steps:

1. **Register for a PayU Account**:
   * Go to the [PayU website](https://www.payu.in/) and sign up for a merchant account.
   * Complete the registration process by providing your business and personal details.
2. **Complete the KYC Process**:
   * PayU may require you to submit KYC (Know Your Customer) documents to verify your business identity. This often includes documents like a business license, identity proof, and bank details.
3. **Access the PayU Dashboard**:
   * Log in to your PayU merchant account once registration and verification are complete.
   * Navigate to the **Dashboard** or **Settings** section.
4. **Generate API Credentials**:
   * Look for a section labeled **API Keys** or **Integration Details**.
   * You may find this under the **Developers** or **Integration** tab in the dashboard.
   * Click on **Generate New API Key** or a similar option.
5. **Copy Your API Key and Secret**:
   * Once the API key is generated, note down both the **API Key** and **API Secret** (if applicable).
   * Ensure you store these credentials securely, as they are required for integrating the payment gateway with your application.
6. **Configure Your Application**:
   * Integrate the API key into your code according to the PayU API documentation.
   * Use the provided credentials for testing in a sandbox environment and later switch to the live mode for production.
7. **Test Your Integration**:
   * Use PayU’s sandbox environment to test payment flows and make sure your application handles payments correctly.\


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