Development mode - Cariqa Connect API

In development mode, you can add a payment method and perform charging sessions without initiating real financial transactions. This configuration also applies to the Playground Reference Client.

Mobile Platforms

Payment Method	Configuration Requirement
Credit Card	No additional setup is required for dev mode beyond the standard client-side SDK initialization.
Apple Pay	You must specify your Apple Merchant ID within the application code to enable the payment sheet; real cards are automatically replaced with a test card (e.g., `*4242`).
Google Pay	No specialized setup is required for dev mode; real cards are automatically replaced with a test card (e.g., `*4242`).

Web Platform

Credit Card: No specialized setup is required for basic testing.
Apple Pay: You must share your website domain with the Cariqa team for registration.
Google Pay: You must share your website domain with the Cariqa team for registration.
For mobile and web testing, you can use either a simulator or a physical device. Stripe will ensure no real charges are made during these test sessions.

Payments Frontend Setup Country-Specific Requirements