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# Merchant Account Signup

Signing up for a PingBusiness merchant account requires only an email and password, followed by basic Know Your Business (KYB) application that takes only a few minutes. 

You don't need a registered company to apply - individuals (solo founders, entrepreneurs, and individual builders) can apply directly. If you're applying as a company, including a single-member company, you'll verify the business and its owners as part of review.

### Account Sign Up

1. Head over to <https://signup.pingbusiness.org/register> and create a new account by entering your email and setting up a password.

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2. Once your credentials are entered, you will be asked to verify your email.
3. After email verification is done, you will need re-enter your login credentials to access your newly created PingBusiness account.

### Merchant Application

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1. Upon successful PingBusiness account signup, you may proceed with merchant account set up by starting an application.
2. While applying for a merchant account, you will be asked to enter relevant individual or business details as part of PingBusiness 4-step verification process - **fill in all the necessary information accurately.**
3. After your application submission, approvals should happen quickly if all details are entered accurately.
4. Upon successful approval, your merchant account and storefront will go live.


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