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PP-13093: Changes to reflect the new test account system (#977)
* Changes to reflect the new test account system * minor change * Changes from 2i
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source/quick_start_guide/index.html.md.erb

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* read how to [get started](https://www.payments.service.gov.uk/getstarted/) and decide if GOV.UK
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Pay is right for your service
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* sign up to the [GOV.UK Pay admin tool](https://selfservice.payments.service.gov.uk/register/email-address)
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* create a service in the GOV.UK Pay admin tool
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* read the GOV.UK Service Manual guidance on [deploying new
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software](https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/making-software/deployment.html)
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You'll be able to create API keys for 2 different accounts. These are your:
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- test ('sandbox') account, for [testing the GOV.UK Pay API and your service](/testing_govuk_pay)
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- test account, for [testing the GOV.UK Pay API and your service](/testing_govuk_pay)
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- live account, for taking payments from your users after you [switch to live](/switching_to_live)
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If your payment service provider (PSP) is Stripe, you can also ask us for a test Stripe account so you can see how [transaction fees](/reporting/#psp-fees) and payments to your bank account work.

source/switching_to_live/index.html.md.erb

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## 1. Request a live GOV.UK Pay account
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You'll need to:
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During the go live process, you'll need to:
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- provide your organisation's name and address
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- tell us if you’ll be using GOV.UK Pay’s PSP Stripe, or another PSP
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- confirm the PSP you chose when you created your service
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- read and accept our legal terms
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Select your test ('sandbox') account or your test Stripe account in the [GOV.UK Pay admin tool](https://selfservice.payments.service.gov.uk/my-services), then select __Request a live account__.

source/testing_govuk_pay/index.html.md.erb

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# Test your integration
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<%= warning_text('From August 2024, we will limit each GOV.UK Pay service to one live account and one test account.<br><br>This change will not affect most GOV.UK Pay services. If your service has more than one test account, we will be in touch to help you prepare.<br><br>Please do not request additional test accounts.') %>
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<%= warning_text('From September 2024, we will limit each GOV.UK Pay service to one live account and one test account.<br><br>This change will not affect most GOV.UK Pay services. If your service has more than one test account, we will be in touch to help you prepare.<br><br>Please do not request additional test accounts.') %>
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## How test accounts work in GOV.UK Pay
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Each GOV.UK Pay service has:
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* one test account to test how GOV.UK Pay works
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* one live account to take real payments from users
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Your test account type depends on your chosen payment service provider (PSP).
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| Payment service provider | Test account type |
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| ------------------------------ | ------------------- |
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| Stripe | Stripe test account |
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| Worldpay | Sandbox test account |
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You're limited to one test account per GOV.UK Pay service. For example, if you have a sandbox test account and request a Stripe test account, the Stripe account will replace the sandbox account. You will lose your test data and API keys.
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### Request a Stripe test account
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If you created your GOV.UK Pay service before September 2024 and chose Stripe as your PSP, you may have a sandbox test account. You can swap this for a Stripe test account.
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You can use a Stripe test account to see how the following work:
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* [transaction fees](/reporting/#psp-fees)
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* payments to your bank account
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To request a Stripe test account, you need to use the admin tool.
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1. [Sign in to the GOV.UK Pay admin tool](https://selfservice.payments.service.gov.uk/my-services).
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1. Select Test account (sandbox) for your service.
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1. From the Dashboard page, select Test Stripe’s reporting functionality and follow the instructions.
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<%= warning_text('Your Stripe test account will replace your sandbox test account. You will lose any test data and API keys in your sandbox account.
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.') %>
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Stripe test accounts have [a different set of mock card numbers](#if-you-39-re-using-a-test-stripe-account).
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## Testing your service
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You cannot use 3D Secure (3DS) with test accounts.
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If your payment service provider (PSP) is Stripe, you can request a test Stripe account from your account in the [GOV.UK Pay admin tool](https://selfservice.payments.service.gov.uk/my-services). You can use a test Stripe account to see how the following work:
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- [transaction fees](/reporting/#psp-fees)
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- payments to your bank account
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## Performance testing
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You must [contact us](/support_contact_and_more_information) to get written approval before you do any performance testing.

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