Not necessarily. Several Conekta products are operated entirely from the Conekta Panel, without writing a single line of code. A developer only becomes necessary when you want to integrate payments into your own website, app, or system.
What you can do without code
- Payment Links: create charges and share them via WhatsApp, email, or social media.
- Plugins: connect Conekta to your store on an e-commerce platform; it's installing and configuring, not programming.
- Day-to-day operations: view payments, issue refunds, download reports, and manage users, all from the Conekta Panel.
When to involve a developer
- You want Checkout inside your own website or application.
- You need a fully customized payment experience with the API.
- You want to receive automatic notifications (webhooks) in your system.
- Your business connects Conekta with inventory, invoicing, or other internal systems.
Can I sell online without a website?
Yes. With Payment Links you collect payments by message or email without needing your own web page.
I have a store on an e-commerce platform. Does that count as development?
No. If there's a Conekta plugin for your platform, the installation is guided and doesn't require programming.
What do I share with my developer when the time comes?
Their own login access and the correct test environment keys. The details are in What information should I share with my developer.
Next step
Compare the options in Comparison of the ways to collect payments with Conekta and choose the one that fits your current team.