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# Getting Started with deema

This is your starting point to enabling **[deema](https://deema.me)** as a payment method for your customers.

# 🌟 Getting Started with deema

**<Anchor label="deema" target="_blank" href="https://deema.me">deema</Anchor>** is a Shariah-compliant Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution that empowers customers to split purchases into interest-free installments while helping merchants boost conversions and average order values.

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## 🚀 Quick Integration Options

Choose your integration method based on your platform:

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  <Card title="WooCommerce Plugin" href="#woocommerce-setup" icon="fa-regular fa-cart-shopping">
    Install our ready-made plugin for WordPress/WooCommerce stores
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" href="#api-integration" icon="fa-regular fa-code">
    Integrate using REST APIs with code examples
  </Card>

  <Card title="deema Widget" href="https://docs.deema.me/docs/deema-widget" icon="fa-regular fa-window">
    Embed our lightweight payment widget
  </Card>
</Cards>

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## 🛍️ How deema Works

<Accordion title="Complete Payment Flow" icon="credit-card">
  ### 1. 🛒 Customer Chooses deema at Checkout

  Customers select deema as payment method and pay a portion upfront, with the rest split into scheduled installments.

  ### 2. ⚡ Quick Registration

  New users register with basic info (phone number), while returning users simply log in.

  ### 3. 🔍 Instant Eligibility Check

  deema evaluates eligibility and shows installment options based on the user's profile.

  ### 4. ✅ Order Confirmation

  Customer receives a clear payment plan breakdown. First payment is immediate, future payments are automatic.

  ### 5. 💸 0% Interest

  All installment plans are interest-free when payments are made on time.

  ### 6. 💰 Full Merchant Payout

  Merchants receive the full amount upfront (minus service fee), while deema handles customer collections.
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## 📋 Requirements & Limitations

### Supported Features

* ✅ Currencies: KWD (Kuwait)
* ✅ Platforms: WooCommerce, Magento, Custom integrations
* ✅ Payment methods: Debit cards, Credit cards
* ✅ Installment options: 2-4 installments (varies by customer)

### Technical Requirements

* SSL certificate (mandatory)
* Webhook endpoint for payment notifications
* Customer phone number validation (+965 for Kuwait)

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## 🎯 Next Steps

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  <Card title="Get API Credentials" href="https://merchant.deema.me" icon="key">
    Sign up for a merchant account and get your API keys
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  <Card title="Read Full API Docs" href="https://docs.deema.me/reference" icon="book">
    Explore complete API reference and advanced features
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