Build with Visa Acceptance. Get paid for growth.

Three ways to partner, depending on what you build and who you serve. Each track gives you direct access to the technical and commercial resources you need to get to market.

Technology Partner (ISV)

Software companies that embed payment acceptance into their product.
What you get
✓  SDK access (REST, SOAP, mobile)
✓  Sandbox environment and test credentials
✓  White-label embedded components — merchant onboarding, checkout, reporting — with no Visa branding
✓  Self-serve OAuth credentials via the partner portal
✓  Certification support and go-live documentation
✓  Referral commission on merchant processing volume
Example use case
A vertical SaaS company serving dental practices embeds checkout and merchant onboarding directly into their practice management software. Their clients sign up, get certified, and start processing without leaving the platform.
How to start
Apply via the partner portal. Your account is created in live status — you can explore and build test solutions before your commercial agreement is finalized.
Apply as a Technology Partner

Service Partner

Consultancies, systems integrators, and managed service providers that implement or run payment operations for merchants.
What you get
✓Referral commissions on merchants you bring to the platform
✓Co-marketing support and partner directory listing
✓Access to technical support and implementation resources
✓Early access to product updates that affect your clients
Example use case
A payments consulting firm migrates a retail chain from a legacy processor to Visa Acceptance (VAP Enterprise). They earn a referral commission on the merchant's processing volume and get dedicated technical support during the migration.
How to start
Complete the partner application. The ops team will confirm your track eligibility and commercial terms within [X business days].
Apply as a Service Partner

Reseller

Organizations that distribute payment solutions to their own merchant base — including acquirers, ISOs, and platform operators.
What you get
✓Wholesale pricing on payment processing
✓A branded partner portal for managing your merchant book
✓Merchant management tools: onboarding, reporting, configuration
✓Dedicated account and commercial support
Example use case
A regional acquirer resells Visa Acceptance (VAP SMB) payment processing to their SMB merchant base under their own brand. They manage all merchants from one portal with wholesale economics.
How to start
Contact the partnerships team to discuss your merchant volume and commercial structure. Reseller terms are negotiated directly.
Contact us about Reselling

Compare partnership tracks

  Technology Partner (ISV) Service Partner Reseller
Who it is for Software companies embedding payments Consultancies and implementors Acquirers, ISOs, platform operators
Primary benefit SDK + white-label components + referral commission Commission + co-marketing + support access Wholesale pricing + branded portal
Sandbox access Yes — self-serve Limited No
White-label components Yes No Merchant portal only
Commission model Processing volume referral Processing volume referral Wholesale margin
How to start Self-serve portal application Portal application Contact partnerships team
Agreement type Click-through (at launch) Click-through Negotiated

Ready to get started?

Choose the track that fits your business and apply today. Your account is created in live status — start exploring before your commercial agreement is finalized.