# Manage payment methods

You can view the list of payment methods that are enabled or available to request for your account.

An enabled payment method is configured in your account for specific or all [processing channels](https://www.checkout.com/docs/developer-resources/api/manage-api-keys.md#Processing_channels).

Payment methods that are available to request are determined based on several factors, including region and [merchant category codes (MCC)](https://www.checkout.com/docs/developer-resources/codes/merchant-category-codes.md).

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## View payment methods

1. Sign in to the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.checkout.com).
2. Select the _Settings menu_ in the top navigation bar, and then select _Settings_.
3. Under _Product settings_, select _Payment methods_.
  The payment methods that are enabled and available to request for your account are displayed.
4. Select an enabled payment method to view the processing channels that it's configured for.

### View payment method configuration

To view how a payment method is configured in a processing channel:

1. Sign in to the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.checkout.com/).
2. Select the _Settings menu_ in the top navigation bar, and then select _Settings_.
3. Under _Business settings_, select _Processing channels_. <br>
The processing channels for your entity are displayed.

You can:
- Select a processing channel to view the payment details enabled.
- Select a payment method to view the MCC, billing descriptor, and processing currencies it's configured with.

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## Request available payment methods

> **Note**
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> Payment method requests are subject to approval.

To request a payment method, you must have the Admin [user role](https://www.checkout.com/docs/business-operations/use-the-dashboard/manage-users/user-permissions.md#Pre-defined_roles).

1. Sign in to the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.checkout.com).
2. Select the _Settings menu_ in the top navigation bar, and then select _Settings_.
3. Under _Product settings_, select _Payment methods_.
4. In the _Available to request_ section, select a payment method to request.
5. In the _Payment method details_ page that opens, choose the processing channels you want to configure the payment method for.
6. Depending on the chosen processing channels, select _Request selected_ or _Request all_.
7. In the pop-up that opens, enter your expected annual processing volume and average transaction value.
8. Select _Submit_.

Checkout.com reviews your request and contacts you in 3 to 5 business days. If we approve your request, we work with you to configure the payment method in your account.