# Merchant Onboarding via Partner Portal

The Partner Portal simplifies merchant onboarding with a structured, step-by-step approach, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Below is a breakdown of the Merchant Onboarding Process, guiding partners from application submission to final approval.

The following articles detail the steps for successfully onboarding merchants through the Partner Portal:

* [Starting New Application](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/starting-new-application.md)
* [Adding Hierarchy and Compensation Details](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/adding-hierarchy-and-compensation-details.md)
* [Entering Business Information](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/entering-business-information.md)
* [Entering Profile Details](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/entering-profile-details.md)
* [Conducting the Site Survey](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/conducting-the-site-survey.md)
* [Configuring Pricing Details](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/configuring-pricing-details.md)
* [Adding Banking Information](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/adding-banking-information.md)
* [Adding Equipment](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/adding-equipment.md)
* [Submitting Signature](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/submitting-signature.md)
* [Reviewing & Submitting Application](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/reviewing-and-submitting-application.md)
* [Viewing Application Summary](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/viewing-application-summary.md)
* [Configure Application](/partner-portal/partner-portal/guides/merchant-onboarding-via-partner-portal/configure-application.md)


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