Getting Started with JPL Payments Gateway

Welcome to the JPL Payments Gateway API documentation. This guide will help you get started with integrating payment processing into your application.

Overview

The JPL Payments Gateway provides a robust and secure platform for processing payments, managing collections, and handling financial transactions. Our API is designed to be developer-friendly with clear endpoints and comprehensive error handling.

Key Features

Secure Payment Processing: Industry-standard encryption and security protocols
Multiple Payment Methods: Support for various payment channels
Real-time Status Updates: Instant transaction status notifications
Webhook Support: Automated event notifications for your application
Comprehensive API: Full-featured REST API with detailed documentation

Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

Production: https://api.gateway.justtap.io
Sandbox: https://api-uat.gateway.justtap.io

[!TIP] Always use the sandbox environment for testing and development. Switch to production only when you're ready to process real transactions.

Quick Start

Here's a simple example to get you started with the JPL Payments Gateway:

1. Obtain Your API Credentials

Before you can make API calls, you'll need:

API Key: Used to authenticate your requests
Authentication Token: Required for secure access

See the Authentication section for detailed instructions.

2. Make Your First Request

Here's an example of checking the API status:

curl -X GET https://api-uat.gateway.justtap.io/health \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Common Response Codes

Status Code	Meaning	Description
200	OK	Request successful
201	Created	Resource created successfully
400	Bad Request	Invalid request parameters
401	Unauthorized	Missing or invalid authentication
403	Forbidden	Insufficient permissions
404	Not Found	Resource not found
429	Too Many Requests	Rate limit exceeded
500	Internal Server Error	Server error occurred

Rate Limiting

To ensure fair usage and system stability, the API implements rate limiting:

Standard Tier: 100 requests per minute
Premium Tier: 1000 requests per minute

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, explore these sections:

Authentication - Learn how to authenticate your API requests
Collections - Start processing payments and collections
Webhooks - Listen for real-time events

Introduction