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# Get started with card issuing  

Issue and manage a variety of cards—such as debit, credit, prepaid, white-label, and private label cards—using the Pismo platform. You can launch new card products or migrate your current ones. Use this step-by-step guide to get started.

# Card networks Pismo supports

We offer integrations with these card networks:

* Visa
* Mastercard
* ELO (for Brazilian-based clients only, but has international reach through association with Discover)
* RuPay (India)
* TecBan

# Becoming a card issuer

The Pismo support team works closely with you to create your card issuing program. We use a comprehensive implementation plan and involve the appropriate teams.

If you’re already using other Pismo solutions, you can skip some steps. We’ll highlight these steps for you.

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### [Step 1: Plan](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-1-plan)

Identify the integration decisions to consider.

### [Step 2: Establish a framework](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-2-establish-a-framework)

Onboard and build the foundational processes and permissions for your program.

### [Step 3: Create your programs](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-3-create-your-programs)

Design your card issuing program.

### [Step 4: Create accounts and customers](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-4-create-accounts-and-customers)

Add accounts and customers to use your card issuing program.

### [Step 5: Create cards](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-5-create-cards)

Create your customized cards.

### [Step 6: Test the integrated setup](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-5-test)

Ensure your program works correctly before launching it.

### [Step 7: Track performance and support users](https://developers.pismo.io/pismo-docs/docs/step-6-monitor)

Continuously monitor your program’s performance and provide ongoing customer support.

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