> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.cashfree.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Discover how Cashfree Payments helps Indian and global businesses accept payments online, on mobile, and offline through a single API and dashboard.

Cashfree Payments automates the entire payment lifecycle from collection to settlement across web, mobile, and offline channels. The platform maximises conversions while ensuring PCI DSS compliance and regulatory adherence.

## Core payment solutions

Explore the range of payment solutions available to help you accept payments.

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    Integrate a secure, pre-built checkout interface supporting 120+ payment methods.
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  <Card title="No-code payment collection" href="/payments/no-code/overview" icon="link">
    Payment links and forms that require zero coding skills to start accepting payments.
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  <Card title="Optimise checkout experience" href="/payments/checkout/one-click-checkout" icon="chart-line">
    One-click checkout with instant OTP verification and smart address pre-filling.
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  <Card title="Automate recurring payments" href="/payments/subscription/introduction" icon="calendar-days">
    Collect recurring payments using cards, eNACH, UPI auto pay, and physical NACH.
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  <Card title="Collect from global customers" href="/payments/international-payments/collect-from-india/overview" icon="earth-americas">
    PA-CB-compliant solution for foreign merchants to collect from Indian customers.
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  <Card title="Split payments automatically" href="/payments/split/overview" icon="share-from-square">
    Automate payment distribution between you and your vendors with detailed reporting.
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  <Card title="Accept payments in-person" href="/payments/softpos/introduction" icon="mobile">
    Android application for digital payments using QR codes, cards, and 100+ payment options.
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  <Card title="Prevent fraudulent transactions" href="/payments/risk-shield/overview" icon="shield-check">
    AI-powered fraud detection to reduce financial losses and payment disputes.
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    Payment management system to use multiple payment gateways efficiently.
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## Key benefits

Cashfree Payments provides the following benefits to help you grow your business:

* **Universal acceptance**: Support for all major Indian and international payment methods including UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets.
* **Developer-friendly**: Easy-to-integrate APIs, SDKs, and comprehensive no-code solutions.
* **Maximum uptime**: Industry-leading reliability with intelligent fail-over and backup payment methods.
* **Advanced security**: PCI DSS-compliant infrastructure with real-time fraud monitoring.
* **Real-time insights**: Comprehensive analytics, reporting, and reconciliation tools.
* **Global reach**: Accept payments worldwide while maintaining local compliance.

## Getting started

Use the following resources to begin your integration with Cashfree Payments:

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  <Card title="Start with web payments" href="/payments/online/web/redirect" icon="rocket">
    Integrate secure hosted checkout with 120+ payment methods
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  <Card title="Payment Gateway API" href="/api-reference/payments/overview" icon="code">
    Explore comprehensive API documentation and integration examples
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  <Card title="Test in Sandbox" href="/payments/online/resources/sandbox-environment" icon="flask">
    Test your integration with supported payment modes before going live
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  <Card title="Go live checklist" href="/payments/online/go-live/checklist" icon="list-check">
    Verify your integration with this comprehensive pre-production checklist
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  <p style={{fontSize: '1.3em', fontWeight: '500', marginBottom: '16px'}}>Affiliate partner program</p>

  <p>As a developer building payment experiences for your clients, you can earn additional income while providing them with industry-leading payment solutions.</p>

  <p>Join the <a href="https://partner.cashfree.com/partner-ui/authentication/signup?source-action=Affiliate%20Program%20LP&action=Sign%20Up&button-id=StartNow_CashfreeAffiliatePartnerProgram">Cashfree affiliate partner program</a> and get rewarded every time your clients use Cashfree.</p>

  <p>**What you get:**</p>

  <ul>
    <li>Earn up to 0.25% commission on every transaction.</li>
    <li>Become a trusted fintech partner for your clients.</li>
    <li>Access to a dedicated partner manager for expert support.</li>
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  <p>**What your clients get:**</p>

  <ul>
    <li>Instant activation and go live in minutes.</li>
    <li>Industry-best success rate across all payment modes.</li>
    <li>Effortless acceptance of international payments in 140+ currencies.</li>
  </ul>

  <p>Get started today. <a href="https://partner.cashfree.com/partner-ui/authentication/signup?source-action=Affiliate%20Program%20LP&action=Sign%20Up&button-id=StartNow_BecomeAPartner">Become a partner now</a>.</p>
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    <li><a href="/docs/api-reference/payments/latest/overview">Payment Gateway API Overview</a></li>
    <li><a href="/docs/payments/general-faqs">General FAQs</a></li>
    <li><a href="/docs/payments/quick-guide/payment">Quick Payment Guide</a></li>
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