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Alaa
Alaa

Reputation: 135

add app to Google store using external payment processin

I'm selling a desktop software and now i want to offer a mobile app which require username and password to login as a bonus for my customers.

I was wondering if i can offer the mobile app on google store for free or do i need a google merchant account?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 173

Answers (1)

Blaasd
Blaasd

Reputation: 315

In order to publish the app on Google Play, you must have a Developer Account and pay a one-time fee, and release the app for free afterwards: http://developer.android.com/distribute/googleplay/start.html

You only need a Google merchant account if you are going to be selling virtual assets through your app. If you aren't selling anything through your app, then you do not need a merchant account. If you plan on selling physical items through your app, then you will need to look elsewhere. The Amazon Appstore allows you to sell physical goods through your app.

So to answer your question, if you aren't selling anything through your app, then no, you do not need a merchant account.

Upvotes: 1

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