--- updatedAt: 2026-09-23T22:21:10.000Z agentTools: projectIndex: https://docs.us.zip.co/llms.txt --- # Introduction Get started with Zip's easy integrations designed for growth. ## Getting Started Whether you’re integrating directly with our APIs or using an ecommerce platform, getting up and running with Zip is quick and straightforward. To get started, follow the quick start checklist below. And, if you need us, real help is [right here](mailto:partners@us.zip.co). Integrating with Zip happens in 3 steps. Find quick start guides below for each step. {`
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`} ## Quick Start Checklists ### Account Setup ### Before you get started Ensure you have an existing merchant account with Zip so you can access the [Merchant Portal](https://merchant.us.zip.co/). You'll find your Merchant ID and API credentials here, both of which are needed to continue your integration. If you don't have account you can sign up at [Zip for Business](https://zip.co/us/for-business). If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact [Partner Support](mailto:partners@us.zip.co). ### Integrate Payment Zip offers various ways to integrate. Learn more about the options below. {`

Virtual Card Integration

Enable Zip with your existing payment integration — no backend API updates required.

Start with Virtual Checkout

Custom API Integration

Use Zip's powerful APIs to create a custom integration that fits your needs.

Start with Custom Integration

Ecommerce Platforms

Install Zip with no code on popular platforms such as Shopify and WooCommerce.

Start with Ecommerce Platform
`} ### Add Widgets Add the Zip widgets to promote Zip to your customers. * [ ] Add the [Zip Widget](https://docs.us.zip.co/docs/zip-widget) on your product detail pages, mini cart, and cart page. * [ ] Add the [Payment Widget](https://docs.us.zip.co/docs/payment-widget) on your checkout page. * [ ] Add the [Second Chance Widget](https://docs.us.zip.co/docs/second-chance-widget) on your checkout page.