Types of integration

The integration with Checkout API can be done by using different procedures that vary according to technical knowledge and business needs. See the table below for details on each of the available options.

Integration type	Payment methods	Frontend complexity	User Interface (UI)
Checkout Bricks	Credit, debit and Mercado Pago Wallet	Easy	Components with UI already defined and that can be customized if necessary.
Cardform	All available methods	Medium	Form without styling so it is possible to start the settings from scratch.
Core Methods	All available methods	High	Create your form and styling

The three types of integration mentioned above are eligible for PCI SAQ A certification. This is because card data, CVV and expiration date travel through an iframe directly to Mercado Pago servers, which prevent PCI data (card number, security code and expiration date) from being accessible to third parties.

Important

To be eligible for PCI SAQ A, the integration must be done using Secure Fields (card fields in Iframe format).

In addition to the payment methods shown in the table above, it is also possible to offer other payment methods. For a detailed list of all available options for integration, send a GET to the endpoint /v1/payment_methods and execute the request. In the answer you will have access to each of the options.

Checkout API

With Checkout API, the purchase process takes place in a single environment, optimizing your store's payments.

Prerequisites

Learn about the prerequisites needed to integrate with Checkout API.