Seamless Integration. Powerful API.
Seamless Integration. Powerful API.
TangentoPay provides a robust, RESTful API built for high-volume transactions. You’ll use your unique Service API Keys to securely accept payments, initiate payouts, and manage refunds.
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Authentication & Security
Core Endpoint: Payments
Core Endpoint: Payouts
Error Handling
Your Keys. Your Control.
Access is secured using two key types: Live API Key (for production) and Test API Key (for sandbox development). Both require a corresponding API User header for every call. Security Action: Access
your dashboard to Rotate Key instantly if a security compromise is suspected.
Accepting Payments (POST /v1/payments)
Use this endpoint to initiate a charge against a customer’s Mobile Money account. This is an asynchronous call, requiring a Webhook to
confirm the final status. Required Fields: amount, currency, customer_msisdn (phone number), payment_method (MTN/Orange
MoMo), service_id. Response: 202 Accepted (Initiated). Final status via Webhook.
Initiating Payouts (POST /v1/payouts)
Use this endpoint for single Withdrawal transactions to any
Mobile Money number or another TangentoPay user. Requires your Main Balance to have sufficient funds. Required Fields: amount, recipient_msisdn OR recipient_wallet_id, payout_type (Withdrawal/Transfer).
Understanding Error Codes.
Our API uses standard HTTP response codes. Common Failed statuses include: 401 Unauthorized (Invalid API Key), 403 Forbidden (Insufficient Main Balance), 400 Bad Request (Missing fields).
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is Tangento Pay?
Tangento Pay is a digital payment platform that provides secure, fast, and convenient solutions for sending, receiving, and managing payments online.