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PaveWay provides a robust API for collecting payments globally, with a specialized focus on African markets. Integrating PaveWay typically follows a two-step process: Create and Confirm.

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The Integration Flow

PaveWay separates sensitive server-side creation from client-side confirmation.

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1. Create a PaymentIntent (Server-side)

Initialize the payment from your backend using your Secret Key as a Bearer token. This returns a checkout_url. 
curl -X POST https://api.pavewaygroup.com/v1/payment-intents \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_test_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "5000",
    "currency": "XAF",
    "merchant_reference": "ORD_1234",
    "phone": "237671112233",
    "description": "Invoice #101",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "firstname": "Test",
    "lastname": "Customer",
    "redirect_url": "https://merchant.com/callback"
  }'

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2. Redirect to Checkout

Redirect the customer to the checkout_url provided in the response. PaveWay handles the payment method selection and security.

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3. Verify the Status (Server-side)

After the customer is redirected back to your site, always perform a server-side verification using your Secret Key to confirm the final status. 
GET /v1/payment-verification/{merchant_reference or payment_ref}/verify
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_test_..."

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Supported Methods

PaveWay supports a wide range of regional and global payment methods:
  • Mobile Money: MTN, Orange, Moov, Airtel, M-Pesa.
  • Cards: Global Visa and Mastercard.
  • Alternative: PayPal, Bank Transfers, and specialized local wallets.