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SCT04 - Instant Payment

Real-time payment processing capabilities for immediate fund transfers with 24/7 availability through the API.

Overview

This capability enables your platform to process payments in real-time via API, providing instant confirmation and immediate fund availability for your customers.

Features

FeatureDescription
Real-Time ProcessingImmediate transaction execution
Instant NotificationsReal-time payment confirmations via webhooks
24/7 AvailabilityRound-the-clock payment processing
Status TrackingLive transaction status updates
Fallback MechanismsAutomatic retry and alternative routing

Configuration Options

LevelProcessing TimeFeatures
BasicStandard (T+1)Batch processing
StandardSame-dayIntraday settlement
AdvancedReal-timeInstant confirmation, 24/7

API Usage

Initiate Instant Transfer

POST /api/v1/transfers
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer {access_token}

{
  "source_account_id": "acc_123456",
  "destination": {
    "type": "IBAN",
    "iban": "DE89370400440532013000",
    "name": "John Doe"
  },
  "amount": 250.00,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "payment_type": "INSTANT",
  "reference": "Invoice #12345"
}
Response:
{
  "transfer_id": "txn_abc789",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "amount": 250.00,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "payment_type": "INSTANT",
  "executed_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "settlement_time": "INSTANT"
}

Get Transfer Status

GET /api/v1/transfers/{transfer_id}
Authorization: Bearer {access_token}
Response:
{
  "transfer_id": "txn_abc789",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "status_history": [
    {"status": "INITIATED", "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:29:58Z"},
    {"status": "PROCESSING", "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:29:59Z"},
    {"status": "COMPLETED", "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"}
  ]
}

Webhook Notifications

{
  "event": "transfer.completed",
  "transfer_id": "txn_abc789",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "amount": 250.00,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Payment Schemes Supported

SchemeRegionSettlement Time
SEPA InstantEU/EEA< 10 seconds
Faster PaymentsUK< 2 hours
SWIFT gpiGlobalSame-day

Integration with Other Capabilities

CapabilityIntegration
SCT03 - CountryAvailable payment schemes per country
SCT09 - Multi-CurrencyCross-currency instant payments
SCT11 - ComplianceReal-time fraud screening
SCT12 - Financial NetworkNetwork connectivity

Transfer APIs

View detailed transfer API specifications

Subscription Tier Availability

TierConfiguration Level
StarterBasic
ProfessionalStandard
EnterpriseAdvanced
CustomConfigurable