Platforms

The Platforms section allows you to manage child accounts and their payouts. If you're operating a marketplace, multi-vendor platform, or franchise model, this is where you control your connected accounts.

Overview

The Platforms section includes:

Sub-section	Description
Child Accounts	Manage connected merchant accounts
Child Payouts	Process and track payouts to child accounts

What are Platforms?

PayMongo Platforms enables you to:

Onboard and manage multiple merchants
Split payments between platform and merchants
Control payout schedules for each account
Monitor transactions across all accounts

Platform Types

Type	Description	Use Case
Marketplace	Multiple sellers, single checkout	E-commerce platforms
Franchise	Same brand, different locations	Retail chains
SaaS	Software with payment capabilities	Business software
Aggregator	Collecting on behalf of others	Payment facilitators

Key Features

Account Management

Onboard new merchants
Verify and activate accounts
Monitor account status
Suspend or deactivate accounts

Payment Splitting

Automatic commission deduction
Configurable split ratios
Per-transaction or fixed fees
Multiple split destinations

Payout Control

Set payout schedules per merchant
Manual or automatic payouts
Hold funds when needed
Bulk payout processing

Explore the sub-sections to learn more about managing your platform.