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

# Introduction

> Discover Cashfree's Partners and Platforms programs, designed to help SaaS providers, ERPs, and affiliates monetise payment integrations and merchant referrals.

Partners and Platforms by Cashfree Payments is a comprehensive growth ecosystem designed to help businesses expand their reach and revenue through two powerful programs. This solution enables platforms, ERPs, SaaS providers, and partners to offer complete payment solutions while earning commissions through merchant referrals and transaction processing.

Partners and Platforms products are designed to maximise revenue opportunities while providing seamless integration, robust merchant management tools, and comprehensive support that meets business growth requirements.

## Core partnership models

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  <Card title="Embedded Payments" href="/partners/embedded/overview" icon="layer-group">
    End-to-end payments product for platforms, ERPs, and SaaS to facilitate direct payments between businesses and customers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Affiliate Program" href="/partners/affiliates/overview" icon="handshake">
    Referral initiative to promote Cashfree products to clients and earn commission on every transaction they complete.
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## Key benefits

Partners and Platforms provide the following advantages for your business growth:

* **Merchant management**: Add and onboard merchants through the dashboard or APIs, manage their Cashfree accounts, and track their onboarding status and KYC compliance.
* **Commission tracking**: Earn and track commissions on every transaction processed by your onboarded merchants with detailed reporting and invoicing.
* **Dashboard access**: Access dedicated partner dashboards to manage merchants, view transaction reports, and monitor your partnership performance.
* **Flexible partnership models**: Choose between deep platform integration with Embedded Payments or simple referral-based earning through the Affiliate Program.
* **Marketing resources**: Get access to marketing kits, promotional materials, and dedicated partner support to maximise your referral success.

## Getting started

Use the following resources to set up your partnership model:

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  <Card title="Embedded Payment Gateway Integration" href="/partners/embedded/integration/gateway-integration" icon="diagram-project">
    Learn how to integrate the Embedded Payments gateway into your platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Affiliate Program Setup" href="/partners/affiliates/refer-merchants" icon="users">
    Learn how to refer and onboard merchants to start earning commissions.
  </Card>
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