# JPMC-PDP Documentation from https://developer.payments.jpmorgan.com

# Getting started

This walkthrough will guide you through the two-part onboarding process to enable the Kinexys Digital Payments for cross-border payments through the Global Payments API. In this guide, you will learn how to:

- Open a J.P. Morgan Blockchain Deposit Account (BDA).

- Connect to the Global Payments API.

**How do I onboard to use Kinexys Digital Payments via the Global Payments API?**

![The JPM Coin Systems onboarding process.](/api/download/en/docs/treasury/global-payments/capabilities/global-payments/jpm-coin-system/getting-started-cfs/how-to-onboard-kinexys-system.png?type=image)

## Onboarding requirements

The following table highlights the different onboarding scenarios. If you do not fall in any of these categories, work with your J.P. Morgan Representative to define onboarding steps for your situation.

 
**Kinexys Digital Payments onboarding scenarios**

| Scenario | Global Payments API onboarding required | Kinexys Digital Payments onboarding required | 
| --- | --- | --- | 
| Not onboarded to the Global Payments API and does not have a BDA | Yes | Yes | 
| Not onboarded to the Global Payments API and has a BDA | Yes | No | 
| Onboarded to the Global Payments API and does not have a BDA | Yes (light onboarding) | Yes | 

### Eligibility requirements:

- Kinexys Digital Payments is available for Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) and Commercial Banking (CB) clients.

- A USD and/or EUR denominated J.P.  Morgan Demand Deposit Account (DDA) held in one of the locations listed in the [Availability](/docs/treasury/global-payments/capabilities/global-payments-2/jpm-coin-system/index#availability) table.

- Access to the Kinexys Digital Payments via Global Payments API is limited to Blockchain Deposit Accounts (BDA) held in EUR and USD in New York and/or Frankfurt

Contact your J.P. Morgan Payments representative to discuss use cases and benefits of Kinexys Digital Payments and open a Blockchain Deposit Account to get started. Don’t see a funding location or currency you need? Connect with us to discuss the product roadmap and alternative channels to access additional funding locations and additional capabilities.

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> - Limited availability for Commercial Banking clients, please discuss further with your J.P. Morgan Representative.
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> - In addition to regular Demand Deposit Accounts, select Client Money Accounts (CMA) and Mortgage Servicing Accounts (MSA) are supported by this product but may be subject to J.P. Morgan review.
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## Open a J.P. Morgan BDA

Use the following outlined steps to open a BDA.

### Step 1: Discuss with your J.P. Morgan Payments representative

Contact your J.P. Morgan Payments representative to learn more about Kinexys Digital Payments. Work with our Kinexys Digital Payments Business Development team to identify a use case to optimize your treasury management.  

### Step 2: Sign and submit standard documentation

Standard documentation is provided by J.P. Morgan to open a BDA. You must complete and have this documentation signed by authorized representatives.

### Step 3: Connect to the Global Payments API

Continue to the [Connect to the Global Payments API](/docs/quick-start#add-an-api-to-your-project) guide to complete the second portion of the onboarding process. 

## Next steps

- Learn how to [initiate a Kinexys Digital Payments deposit](/docs/treasury/global-payments/capabilities/global-payments-2/jpm-coin-system/how-to/initiate-coin-deposit).

- Learn about the required [payment parameters](/docs/treasury/global-payments/capabilities/global-payments-2/jpm-coin-system/payment-parameters) for Kinexys Digital Payments payments.