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PP-13107: Add instructions for requesting a Worldpay test account (#986)
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* Adds instructions for requesting a Worldpay test account

* Added line about automated testing

* Minor fix

* Tidied up test account options

* Added sentence about making Worldpay test accounts a separate service
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NathanD-GDS authored Jan 15, 2025
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Stripe test accounts have [a different set of mock card numbers](#if-you-39-re-using-a-test-stripe-account).

### Get a Worldpay test account

It’s possible to link a Worldpay test account to GOV.UK Pay. Some services might find a Worldpay test account useful to connect GOV.UK Pay to Worldpay’s reporting products.

For most organisations, a Worldpay test account is not necessary and we do not recommend using it. GOV.UK Pay cannot support you if you encounter problems.

You can test the entire payment journey with a standard GOV.UK Pay test account, as well as:

* reporting on payments
* smoke testing
* viewing and refunding transactions

If you get a Worldpay test account, you should not use it for long term, automated testing.

Email GOV.UK Pay support ([email protected]) to request a Worldpay test account. If GOV.UK Pay support approves your request, we will add your Worldpay test account as a separate GOV.UK Pay service.

## Testing your service

You can use your test account to:
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