Certification Process Step by Step

Simple Integration – Rapid Compliance

Register with Sterling’s Tech Express to create an integration project with access to expert advice, customized integration resources, and specialized support – tailored to meet your needs and get your solution to market quickly and securely.

1. Certification Selection

Sterling offers both web-based and client-based payment integrations. Choose an API based on your custom needs. If you need to add a simple payment page or shopping cart to a website – it’s an easy as “copy and paste.” Our Certification Selection Wizard will guide you through choosing the right integration – client or web-based. It’s so easy!

2. Technical Call

This step, the technical call, is optional depending on any outstanding questions. A member of Sterling’s Tech Express Team will be able to answer any questions you might have about your integration needs.

3. Rapid Compliance

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4. Get Started

We provide the API and sample code so you can successfully integrate your application to process payments. Our Tech Express Team members are available around the clock so there are no concerns about time zones. We’re always here when you need us!

5. Testing

Authorization to Batch Settlement is tested end-to-end to ensure format integrity and security. Guidelines are also provided to your merchants on obtaining the best possible rates.

6. Certification Completed!

Our Tech Express Team will continue to support you and your product with future enhancements and updates on payment industry changes. We’re always here to make sure your application has everything it needs to continue growing.

7. Simple Sign Up

This quick request form will assist us in setting up your test account. We’ll enable all the features and functions needed for your integration and testing needs. In addition, we ask that you tell us about yourself and your product so that we can work together to market your product to thousands of Sterling merchants.