How to Get a Google Merchant ID

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the Google Checkout merchant website listed in the Sources section of this article and click on the "Sign up now" button.

   If you select "yes," you will be given the option to use the Google username and password used for those accounts for your Google Checkout merchant account as well. ,,, Depending on your preference, Google Checkout will either send you a text message or call you at this number to provide you with a verification code. ,,, The information requested will include your address, phone number, business name and website, the type of services or products you offer, and credit information such as your social security number, tax identification number, or credit card details. ,,,, Your Google Merchant ID can also be found in the upper-right corner of your Google Checkout merchant session any time you are logged in.
   
   Your Google Merchant Key can be found directly below your Merchant ID, and is used to secure and validate any communications you have with the Google website.
   
   The Google Merchant Key should be kept private at all times to protect the security of your account and must never be given to anybody, including representatives from Google.
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   Step 2: Designate whether or not you use Google AdWords or Gmail by selecting the appropriate radio button.

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   Step 3: Create a new Google Checkout merchant account by providing your email address and typing a password into the corresponding fields.

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   Step 4: Click on the "Create Account" button to proceed to the next page.

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   Step 5: Verify that the Google Checkout merchant account you are creating belongs to you by selecting your country from the drop-down menu and providing Google with your telephone number.

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   Step 6: Click on the "Send verification code" button and wait for Google to call you or send you a text message.

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   Step 7: Enter the verification code provided to you at your telephone by Google and click on the "Verify" button to complete the verification process and proceed to the following page.

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   Step 8: Fill in the designated fields with your personal contact information

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   Step 9: your public business information

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    Step 10: financial information

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    Step 11: and review the terms of service for Google Checkout.

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    Step 12: Click on the "Complete sign up" button to finish creating your Google Checkout merchant account.

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    Step 13: Click on the "Settings" tab after Google Checkout has signed you in to your new merchant account.

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    Step 14: Click on the "Integration" link under the Profiles section in the far left column.

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    Step 15: Locate your 10- or 15-digit Google Merchant ID by looking for it on the far right below the Account Information section.

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