You can't create a Google Pay sandbox account directly. Google Pay is a live payment service, not a sandbox environment.
To test your Google Pay integration, you need to use Google's Test Accounts feature. Here's how:
- Create a Test Account: Sign in to your Google Pay Merchant Center account and navigate to the Test Accounts section.
- Generate Test Credentials: Generate test credentials for your merchant account. These credentials will be used to simulate real transactions in the test environment.
- Integrate with Your App: Use the generated test credentials to integrate your app with Google Pay's test environment. This allows you to test your payment flow without processing real money.
Remember: Google Pay's test environment is meant for testing purposes only. You should not use test accounts for processing real transactions.
Example:
Let's say you're building a mobile app that integrates with Google Pay. You want to test the payment flow before launching your app to real users. You can use Google Pay's Test Accounts feature to simulate real transactions and ensure your integration works correctly.
Practical Insights:
- Use Google Pay's documentation for detailed instructions on setting up test accounts and integrating your app.
- Thoroughly test your integration in the test environment before deploying it to production.
