Request parameters
While interacting with our API, you may encounter specific parameters in the request body for various endpoints. Below are key parameters and their possible values.Method
Themethod parameter appears in the Payout API when initiating a payout. It represents the channel through which the money will be sent.
bank_transfer– Sends the payout via bank transfer (available for NGN, GBP, EUR transactions).interac– Sends the payout using Interac (available for CAD transactions).ach- Sends the payout using ACH (available for USD transactions).wire- Sends the payout using Wire (available for USD transactions).crypto- Sends the payout using Crypto (available for USD transactions).
card- Creates a card collection request for a business wallet.
File category
Thefile_category parameter appears in the File API when requesting a pre-signed URL for upload. It represents the type of file you want to upload.
identity– Identity. Required to verify a customer.proof_of_address– Proof of address.liveness_check– Liveness check.
Id type
Theid_type parameter appears in the Customer API when creating a new customer. It represents the type of identity file for the customer.
drivers_license– Driver’s License.passport– Passport.id_card– National Identity.resident_permit– Resident Permit.certificate_of_incorporation– Certificate of Incorporation (for business).
Customer type
Thetype parameter appears in the Customer API when creating a new customer. It represents the type of customer to be created, i.e. individual or business.
individual– Individual.business– Business.
TIN
Thetin parameter appears in the Customer API for countries and customer types where a tax identification field is required.
- Do not hardcode the label shown to your users.
- Use the Get identification type endpoint to retrieve the correct country-specific label or field before collecting the value.

