Developer FAQ

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Which programming language do I need to know to integrate with PayLane?

You can integrate with PayLane using any programming language you like. Currently we offer API clients written in PHP, Python and Ruby, but you can also create a wrapper to our REST API in your favorite programming language.

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What is Secure Form?

Secure Form is our name for a payment form we offer. It’s a ready-to-go solution for those who prefer not to integrate via API. In short, a customer will be redirected from your website to a payment form that we will provide. After submitting the payment, they will be redirected back to your website again. This way the whole payment process takes place at the secure PayLane domain.
Check out the Secure Form section to learn more.

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What is API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface. In short, it’s a set of tools that one system or environment offers for everybody who want to build a “bridge” and connect. In our case, API allows to initiate PayLane system methods that will, for example, process a payment or authorize a credit card. But to be even cooler, we not only offer our API, but also code examples in a number of programming languages – these will make a good starting point for your future integration with PayLane (so we already did some work for you).
Check out the API section to learn more.

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How can I get my own test account?

Simply visit PayLane’s website (or PayLane for Startups) and create the account. The test account will allow you to test everything exactly the way it works – the only difference will be that you won’t be able to make any actual payments.

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I have a test account, but the Secure From doesn’t work. What’s wrong?

Check whether you have a proper merchant_id and a salted hash. Log in to the Merchant Panel – you will find the said information by clicking account => secure form customization => options. You can also learn about calculating the hash on the Secure Form Implementation page.

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Do I need transaction notifications?

Transaction notifications are not required to process payment, so it’s really up to you whether to implement them or not. But it is always recommended to do so, it’s a good practice.

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Are there any test card or account numbers to use while implementing/testing your API?

Yes, we have a list of such test numbers.

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Why are my test payments declined?

If the amount happens to be an error code number, the proper error is returned instead of the sale confirmation. This works only for test accounts; it simply makes it easier to implement payments.

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