Create Payout Recipient

This API is used to create a payout recipient that can be used for repeat payouts.

First call the Get Payout Methods API to get a list on methods, and when one gets selected, use the code and account number to create a recipient.

The recipient code returned can be used to make repeat payouts to the same account number.

Request And Headers

POST: /api/payouts/recipient

Content-Type: application/json

Authorization: Basic <token>

NB: We will provide you with the Basic Auth credentials.

Request Payload

{
	"firstName": "Test",
	"lastName": "User",
	"email": "test@user.com",
	"phone": "234009988888",
	"payoutMethodName": "Kuda Bank",
	"payoutMethodCode": "123",
	"accountNumber": "12345678890",
	"type": "BANK_TRANSFER",
	"countryCode": "NG",
	"currencyCode": "NGN"
}

Response

Status: 201, 400

{
	"recipientCode": "CPRC_210468877705707",
	"firstName": "Test",
	"lastName": "User",
	"email": "test@user.com",
	"phone": "234009988888",
	"type": "BANK_TRANSFER",
	"countryCode": "NG",
	"currencyCode": "NGN"
}