i want to test my in ap purchase in my flutter app

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i want to test my in ap purchase in my flutter app sandbox testing but google play console require merchant account my question is it is nessacary to add merchant account

Sandhiya Priya · Answer

Yes, Google Play requires a merchant (payments) profile even for in-app purchase sandbox testing , but you do NOT need to complete full banking or receive money to test . Here is the simple and clear explanation Google Play In-App Purchases are handled through Google Play Billing , and that system works only when a Google Payments (Merchant) account is linked to your Play Console. Even in sandbox / test mode : Google must know who the seller is Test transactions still go through the billing system That’s why the merchant account is mandatory What you actually need for testing: Create a Google Payments profile in Play Console Link it to your app You do NOT need: Bank verification Real money transfer Tax details (for basic testing) Once the payments profile is created: You can create in-app products You can use license test accounts Purchases will show as “Test purchase” No real charges happen Important clarification: Without a merchant account ? In-app products cannot be activated Sandbox testing will not work Your Flutter app will fail billing initialization Safe testing setup checklist: Merchant account created (basic setup only) App uploaded to Internal / Closed testing Test users added Test account signed into Play Store No real payment method required Why Google enforces this: Legal compliance Tax & seller identification Unified billing flow (same for test & production)

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