API FAQs
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No, but you can use our Payment Widget or our Hosted Payment Page and the pre-built code for it, so you won't even realize your using the API. You see, everything goes thru the API, but we make it easier for merchants who do not need a complex integration.
We have Webhooks, and you can set which event triggers each one. Read more about it Webhooks
The API uses REST with request and response payloads formatted as JSON.
Nope! Since the consumers payment info is passed directly to us over SSL and never touches your server, PCI compliance is not required. You merely work with the token we supply.
Not the actual payment info, but you can store the token and call it again later. Since the consumers payment info is passed directly to us over SSL and never touches your server you never get it to save.
Maybe, though it is not considered part of the normal boarding process. We are happy to answer questions and provide sample code, however if you require extensive coding we would need to discuss your needs. Our Development team would review your request and provide a cost estimate for you. Please contact us at tech@alternativepayments.com