> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verifone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verifone.com/online-payments/checkout.md).

# Checkout

Use Checkout when you want Verifone to host the payment experience and help you launch faster with less PCI scope.

## Choose your Checkout path

* Use a hosted payment page if you want Verifone to handle the full payment page.
* Use an embedded iFrame if you want the payment experience inside your site layout.
* Use payment method pages under [Accepting payments](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments.md) to configure cards, wallets, and alternative payment methods.

### Before you start

* Make sure you have the right environment and credentials.
* Decide whether you want redirect or embedded checkout.
* Confirm which payment methods you want to offer at launch.

### Typical setup flow

1. Start with [Accepting payments](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments.md).
2. Configure payment methods such as [Card payments](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments/card-payments.md), [Apple Pay](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments/apple-pay.md), or [PayPal](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments/paypal.md).
3. Add presentation options such as [Localization](/online-payments/checkout/localization.md), [Line Items](/online-payments/checkout/line-items.md), and [Theming](/online-payments/checkout/theming.md).

Checkout is an end-to-end solution that supports accepting payments securely hosted by Verifone. You can configure Checkout to accept card payments, as well as alternative payment methods through the same page. PCI-compliant card payments can be accepted through the checkout as a Hosted Payments Page (HPP), or as an iFrame.\
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Read [Accepting payments](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments.md) to start your integration.

### Demo <a href="#demo" id="demo"></a>

<div data-with-frame="true"><img src="https://verifone.cloud/sites/default/files/inline-images/demo.gif" alt=""></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
Learn more here on how to use your [**API key**](/online-payments/api-integration-methods-auth-and-endpoints/api-authentication.md).
{% endhint %}

### Next steps

* Configure core payment methods in [Accepting payments](/online-payments/checkout/accepting-payments.md).
* Adapt the checkout experience with [Localization](/online-payments/checkout/localization.md) and [Theming](/online-payments/checkout/theming.md).
* Review post-payment operations in [Payment actions](/online-payments/payment-actions.md).


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