Payment sessions
Manage hosted payment flows and secure payment collection
A payment session is a hosted flow that collects a payment from start to end. The interface is built for you. It carries the fraud protection and the payment methods that the brand supports.
Payment session entity
A payment session in the API represents:
- Hosted payment flow: Secure, pre-built payment interface managed by the platform
- Session management: Temporary payment collection context with configurable timeout and validation
- Security layer: PCI DSS compliant payment processing with tokenization and fraud detection
- Integration bridge: Seamless connection between your application and payment processing infrastructure
Key capabilities
Hosted payment UI
Provide secure, branded payment interfaces without handling sensitive payment data.
Multiple payment methods
Support credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, and alternative payment methods.
Session security
Implement time-limited sessions with automatic expiration and security validation.
Real-time updates
Receive instant payment status updates and transaction completion notifications.
Common use cases
Checkout integration
Integrate secure payment flows into order completion and service activation processes.
Self-service payments
A customer pays in your self-service portal or in your mobile app.
Balance management
Provide secure payment options for account balance topups and outstanding charges.
Mobile payments
Deliver optimized payment experiences for mobile devices and applications.
Related resources
Payment Session entities coordinate with other API resources:
- Payments: Individual payment transactions processed through hosted sessions
- Payment profiles: Customer payment methods stored from successful session completions
- Orders: Order-specific payment sessions for checkout and purchase completion
- Customers: Customer-specific payment sessions with profile and preference management
- Subscriptions: Subscription-related payment collection and recurring payment setup
- Payment links: Shareable payment links generated from payment sessions