Getting Started with BLAZEPAY

This guide introduces BLAZEPAY, a payment solution by BLAZE POS aimed at simplifying business transactions. It covers the application process, supported terminals, ordering procedures, and provides resources for seamless setup.

Introduction to BLAZEPAY

Welcome to our guide to getting started with BLAZEPAY – the payment solution designed to consolidate your tech stack and streamline your business transactions in-store and online. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps of applying for BLAZEPAY, the terminals supported, how to order terminals, and provide you with valuable resources to set up your payment system seamlessly.

How to Apply for BLAZEPAY

Applying for BLAZEPAY is quite straight forward and you can do so directly from your BLAZE Canada dashboard.

Log in to your BLAZE Canada dashboard
Navigate to Settings > Payments
Select the desired location
Select the "Connect" button
You will be prompted to enter your email and you can change the display name of the payment method. The merchant name (location name) and organization name (company name) will automatically be set for you.

⚠️ Important note: It is a requirement that you use an email address associated with your BLAZE Canada dashboard login. Furthermore, each company must use a unique email address for their account; sharing email addresses across multiple companies is not permitted.
Click save
You will receive an email titled Invitation to Join BLAZE for Payment Processing (be sure to check your spam folder if not received within 5 minutes)
Click accept invitation
You will be prompted to sign in. Enter your email and password (the same one you use for your BLAZE Canada dashboard)
You will then be prompted to accept the processing fees and select I agree
Next, you will be asked to fill out a Merchant Application. For this application you will need the following information:
1. Organization type (ex: Sole Propiertorship)
2. Your legal business name
3. Business address
4. Business phone number
5. Company Website
6. A copy of your store license
Select Launch Merchant App
For the next section, you will need the following information:
1. Image of a government issued form of identification, such as your driver's license or passport.
2. SSN & Date of Birth of all individuals who directly or indirectly own 25% or more of the company.
3. Bank account information for settlement of funds. Federal Tax ID (EIN/TIN).
Next you will be prompted to complete your profile, fill out all of the information (once the questions are filled out you will see a check mark with a verification that the information has been completed)
1. Personal details
2. [Business type] details
3. Payout details
4. Sign services agreement
5. PCI DSS Questionnaire
At the bottom of the screen you will see a navigation button to go back to the BLAZEPAY Merchant portal
On this page you will see your verification status
1. Approvals will take 2 to 7 business days as long as all appropriate documentation has been submitted
Navigate back to your BLAZE Canada dashboard > Settings > Payments
Once you are fully approved, you will see a green check mark beside the BLAZEPAY. If you are still awaiting approval you will see a clock icon