Your Online Hotline – Easy Guide to Join PayHere
Thinking of getting PayHere?
Let’s talk.
1. Do you have a registered business?
(in Sri Lanka)
Yes. I have a business registration.
Then you can accept payments from 13 payment methods.
Let’s go to the next step:
2. Do you have a business bank account?
(LKR account) at any local bank
Yes. I have a bank account.
You can now start your PayHere journey.
No. I don’t have a bank account.
You will have to get a bank account in the name of your business from any local bank.
No. I don’t have a business registration.
You can get only the HelaPay payment method for your business under the “unregistered business” category. (If you want more payment methods, you will have to get your business registered.)
“Now I have completed the prerequisites to apply for a PayHere Business Account.“
1. A Business Registration in Sri Lanka
2. A Business Bank Account (LKR) at any local bank
Here’s a checklist for the online application process of PayHere for registered businesses.
Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
- Your business registration document (scanned)
- NIC copies of the owners (front and back scanned)
- Bank account proof document (scanned)
Private Limited Company
- Your business registration document (scanned)
- The most recent document out of form 1/20/40 reflecting the current board of directors. (all pages – scanned)
- NIC copies of all the directors (front and back scanned)
- Bank account proof document (scanned)
Other types of registrations
You can call the PayHere hotline for support: 0115 33 9 33 9
NOTE: Other documents which are specific to certain businesses will be requested during the application review process. You may follow the guidance given and submit accordingly.
Here are some tips for you to get your application right.
Make sure you have these done properly; before and during the application form filling.
The business description
Describe the nature of the business for which you wish to obtain PayHere, the nature of the payments you will be receiving and from whom. Give a brief background about your business. (No need to write the vision/ mission)
Your Business Website
Your website must meet the criteria necessary to obtain PayHere. If the website is incomplete or states “coming soon”, your application will be rejected. Click here to see the basic criteria and check if your website is ready before applying.
NIC numbers and names
The NIC numbers and names of all the directors/ owners must be included when filling out the PayHere application. Check if the numbers are correctly typed. Make sure to upload the scanned copies of the NICs of all the directors/ owners as well.
Business Type and Business Name
Make sure to select the correct business type according to your business registration and type the full name of the business without any typing mistakes.
If you are not sure how to fill a certain part of the application, don’t worry.
Call 0115 339 339 or email a screenshot of your application progress to [email protected]
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