By developers - for developers

Secure and certified API-Centric Payments Platform for software companies. Easy to implement, easy to use.

Built for builders, powered by AI.

Our platform includes powerful AI APIs to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and reduce your development burden.

⚡ Speed to Market

ISVs can onboard merchants and enable online payments in hours, not weeks
Built-in onboarding, compliance, and reporting tools — no separate PSP needed

🧠 Unified Commerce Backbone

Share data between online and in-store channels
Single view of customer, behavior, and transaction history
Use tokens from in-store for online, or vice versa

🔒 Developer-Friendly, Enterprise-Ready

Faster integrations: Leverage our MCP server or llms.txt to reduce integration time drastically. AI Catalog Creation: Generate product catalogs, images, and descriptions from a single photo or list.

Why Develop with Surfboard Payments?

At Surfboard Payments, we empower developers to transform any software into a fully integrated payment solution. With our easy-to-use APIs, detailed documentation, and robust SDKs, you can quickly and efficiently implement both in-person and online payment capabilities tailored to your needs.

Flexible Integration

Support for in-person and online payments, all within a unified API.

White-Label Customization

Maintain your brand identity while leveraging our powerful payment technology.

Comprehensive Documentation

Clear, step-by-step guides to get you up and running in no time.

Dedicated Developer Support

Access to expert assistance whenever you need it.

The Surfboard APIs provide a software interface designed to simplify and manage payment operations. They enable you to handle orders, process payments, and accomplish various other payment related tasks. These APIs are compatible with all operating systems and can be used with most programming languages.

JSON format

Request via HTTPS methods

Demo and Live environments

Client Auth Tokens

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Tools and Resources

Implement and manage a seamless payments solutions with our comprehensive suite of tools.

Build custom payment flows

In-person payments

Online payments

Stay updated with real-time events

Access and manage payment data

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Branding

Our Branding API allows partners to fully customize their brand presence throughout the customer journey, from onboarding and checkout to the merchant portal. This API enables seamless integration of brand elements, ensuring a consistent and personalized experience for users. By utilizing the Branding API, partners can enhance their visibility and maintain brand integrity across all touchpoints within the Surfboard Payments ecosystem.

Background color

Brand color

Accent color

Shape

Font style

Logotype

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Get Up and Running in Minutes

Follow our step-by-step guide to quickly set up and start accepting payments. Whether you're adding payments to an existing app or building something new, we've got you covered.

Sign Up for a Developer Account: Get access to your environment and start integrating here »
Read Our API Documentation: Explore our detailed guides and code samples here »
Certify and Deploy: Once your integration is done, get in touch with us to get it certified »

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Developer Console

Access your all-in-one development hub designed for efficiency. Invite team members, generate API keys and webhooks, and monitor real-time changelogs—all from one centralized platform. Plus, connect with your dedicated Surfboard resource in seconds for personalized support.

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