> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.afarapay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Complete your business profile

> Finish your profile so you can switch from test payments to real payments.

You can try Afara in **Test mode** the moment you create your account. To accept **real payments** from customers and receive settlements in your bank account, you first need to complete your business profile so we can verify your business.

Open **Get Started** in the left menu and click **Update Business Profile**. The checklist has four sections, and the progress bar shows how far along you are.

> [accordion] 1. Business profile
>
> The core details about your company, including:
>
> * Business name and business registration type
> * Industry
> * RC number (your CAC registration number, if you are a registered company)
> * A short description of what your business does

> [accordion] 2. Business operations
>
> How your business operates, including:
>
> * Trade name and Tax Identification Number (TIN)
> * Website
> * Business address and postal address
> * Business email address
> * Registration date, incorporation date and commencement date
> * Nature of your business

> [accordion] 3. Contact details
>
> The person we should contact about your account: first name, last name, other name, phone number and email address.

> [accordion] 4. Bank information
>
> The Nigerian bank account where your settlements are paid. Use an account that belongs to your business, and check that the account name matches your business name.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Identity checks use your **BVN** and may also use your **NIN**. Make sure the name on your account matches the name on those IDs. The portal FAQ has answers to common questions, such as whether one ID is enough for KYC.

## What happens next

**1. We review your details**

Our compliance team reviews what you submit. We may contact you at the email address or phone number on your profile if anything is unclear.

**2. Your account is approved**

Once your profile is approved, the **Live** option in the Test / Live switch becomes available.

**3. Switch to Live mode**

Swap your test keys for your live keys on your website and start taking real payments. See the [go-live checklist](https://docs.afarapay.com/guides/go-live.md).

> [!WARNING]
>
> You cannot switch to Live mode until your compliance process is complete and your account has been validated.

> [!NOTE]
>
> The exact documents and review time can vary by business type. If you are stuck, use **Get Help**, **Email Us** or **Talk To An Agent** at the bottom of the Get started page.


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