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The Paragon Platform can stand alone as a web-based storefront with (or without) attached card readers or may be used in combination with point-of-sale (POS) and order entry applications.<br>The Paragon Platform accepts payments in many forms, including check, credit, debit, gift, loyalty and EBT cards. Payments may be taken online, over the telephone, from a mobile phone and at physical store locations. In addition to handling large volumes of payment transactions, the Paragon Platform manages and settles batches, protects sensitive card information, administers billing contracts and produces operational and analytical reports. </p><br><h2>Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)</h2><img src="../../Media/Images/Paragon\_API\_Communication.png" alt="" width="624" height="242"> <p>With our API, software systems and devices communicate with the Paragon Platform by exchanging messages. <ol> <li>Client Application formulates a message and transmits the request to the Paragon Platform.</li> <li>The Paragon Platform translates the request and relays it to the Payment Processing Network.</li> <li>The Payment Processing Network processes the request and returns a response to the Paragon Platform.</li> <li>The Paragon Platform translates the response and relays it to the Client Application.</li></ol></p><br><h2>The Path to Integration </h2><img src="../../Media/Images/Paragon\_Path\_To\_Integration.png" alt="" width="624" height="258"> <p><br><h3>Step 1: Open a Test Account </h3><p>Visit https://developer.paragonsolutions.com/testaccount to register for a free test account. Once registered you have instant access to your test account credentials and all the documentation you need to get started. Head over to the library and make sure to check out all of our API's to learn about the Paragon Processing Platform transaction requests and responses.</p><br><h3>Step 2: Code & Certify</h3><p>Once in the Paragon Development portal, begin your certification or have an experienced Paragon integration specialist guide you through the testing process. Once coding and testing are completed submit your request for certification. Our team will then perform a detailed review of your integration to make sure your integration meets all your business requirements for success. </p><br><h3>Step 3: Go Live!</h3><p>After final review and testing your software solution is ready to begin taking live payments! We know, an integration that is easy sounds too good to be true. Don't take our word for it, start your integration today! </p><p><h3>Developer Notes</h3><ul><li>Install your development platform according to its product documentation.</li><li>Read through all the steps before you get started. We recommend reviewing the rest of this guide to familiarize yourself with the Paragon Processing Platform's terms, capabilities, web services and operations.</li></ul></p></p> 22[1 PRs](https://github.com/ReasonFoundation/paragon-solutions-php-sdk/pulls) Since Jul 25Compare [ Source](https://github.com/ReasonFoundation/paragon-solutions-php-sdk)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/dcarbone/paragon-solutions-php-sdk)[ RSS](/packages/dcarbone-paragon-solutions-php-sdk/feed)WikiDiscussions Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelogDependenciesVersions (2)Used By (0) ### README not available The README for this package hasn't been synced yet. 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