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# How to Add MercadoPago as a Payment Method

[<u>MercadoPago</u>](https://www.mercadopago.com.ar/) is a leading payment gateway for online transactions in Latin America, supporting credit cards and local payment methods.

<Note>
  Upmind supports MercadoPago for card payments and local methods based on your account. Check in your MercadoPago account.
</Note>

## Getting MercadoPago credentials

1. Log in to your **MercadoPago** account.

2. Go to **Your Integrations** > **Your Application** > **Production** > **Production Credentials**.

3. Copy your **Access Token** and **Public Key**.

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## Adding MercadoPago Card in Upmind

1. Go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers** in your admin area.

2. Click **Add Payment Provider** and choose **MercadoPago**.

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## Configure details

1. Enter a display name. We suggest **MercadoPago**.

2. Select **Test Mode** as needed.

3. Enter your **Access Token** and **Public Key**.

4. (Optional) Click **Test Credentials**.

5. Select the currency matching your MercadoPago account.

6. (Optional) Enter payment instructions.

7. Click **Create**.

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## Adding MercadoPago Other Payments in Upmind

1. Go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers**.

2. Choose **MercadoPago Other Payment**.

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## Configure details

1. Enter a display name. We suggest **MercadoPago Other Payments**.

2. Select **Test Mode** as needed.

3. Enter your **Access Token** and **Public Key**.

4. (Optional) Click **Test Credentials**.

5. Select the currency matching your MercadoPago account.

6. (Optional) Enter payment instructions.

7. Click **Create**.

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<Note>
  When setting up MercadoPago in Upmind, select one currency that matches your MercadoPago account (e.g., MercadoPago Colombia > COP).

  For multiple currencies, set up each MercadoPago account separately with its own credentials and currency (e.g., MercadoPago Argentina > ARS).

  MercadoPago Other Payments redirects customers to a payment page where they can make a one-time payment using any option available in your account.
</Note>

## Editing the payment method

To update, go to **Settings** > **Payment Providers**, click the three dots next to `MercadoPago`, and select **Edit**.