Congratulations!
You’ve successfully integrated Paymob into your platform. Your code is clean, the testing phase is complete, and everything is functioning perfectly in your sandbox environment.
But, before you start processing real transactions, there is one crucial step remaining.
Can you start accepting payments immediately?
The short answer is: Not just yet. 
While the technical side is ready, your account must transition from the “Test” phase to the “Live” phase. This requirement applies to everyone—whether you are a registered Company or an individual.
Why You Need Commercial Approval to Go Live
Technical success is a great milestone, but the Commercial Phase is the final bridge to accepting real payments. This process is essential to ensure that every business operating through our gateway is verified and compliant.
To transition from “Test” to “Live,” the following steps are mandatory:
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Business Activity Approval: We must review and approve your specific business category. This ensures that your products or services align with our terms and conditions.
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Contract Signing & Data Verification: A formal agreement must be signed and all business data must be accurately documented. This contract is used to verify your identity and ensure that your business is legally sound.
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Ensuring Everything is in Order: This phase allows our compliance team to double check your setup, making sure your business is fully prepared to handle real customer transactions without any future issues.
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Securing Final Clearances: Once your business activity is vetted and the contract is signed, we secure the necessary internal and bank approvals to activate your live credentials.
Important Note: A successful technical test is a great milestone, but the Commercial Agreement is what officially opens your gateway to real Transactions.
Ready to take the final step? Contact our me or your account manager today to finalize your setup and start collecting payments!
Hazem Khaled
eCommerce Sr. Lead
hazemkhaled@paymob.com