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# Introduction

<p class="intro">Start collecting payments with the GoCardless API today. No lengthy sign-up process. No fuss.</p>

1. To start using our API, you'll need to [sign up for a merchant account](https://gocardless.com/merchants/new)
2. Enable **developer mode** within your dashboard under the 'More...' tab
3. Start using one of our [API libraries](/#official-libraries) for your chosen programming language

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<strong>Note:</strong> This is the documentation for our Basic API. If you are
already familar with Direct Debit and take over 500 payments a month you might
also want to check out our
<a href="https://developer.gocardless.com/pro">Pro API</a>.
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<h0>Overview</h0>
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# Introduction

<p class="intro">Start collecting payments with the GoCardless API today. No lengthy sign-up process. No fuss.</p>

1. To start using our API, you'll need to [sign up for a merchant account](https://gocardless.com/merchants/new)
2. Enable **developer mode** within your dashboard under the 'More...' tab
3. Start using one of our [API libraries](/#official-libraries) for your chosen programming language

<p class="well-notice u-margin-Vl">
<strong>Note:</strong> This is the documentation for our Basic API. If you are
already familar with Direct Debit and take over 500 payments a month you might
also want to check out our
<a href="https://developer.gocardless.com/pro">Pro API</a>.
</p>

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<strong>Would you like to beta test our new API?</strong> We're working on a new system - based on our
<a href="https://developer.gocardless.com/pro">Pro API</a> - for developers that don't need all of the Pro features but still want to build powerful integrations with GoCardless. If you're interested in beta testing it with us, just email [help@gocardless.com](mailto:help@gocardless.com).
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