Banked's Payments API enables you to accept secure, fast, and cost-effective account-to-account payments directly from your customers' bank accounts to yours.
This guide will walk you through:
- Key Benefits: Understand the advantages of using Banked's Payments API
- Payment Types: Learn about the different payment types supported
- Single Payments: Explore one-off payments (Pay-ins) and their flow
- Mandated Payments: Discover how to set up recurring payments using mandates
Key Benefits
- Lower Transaction Costs: Significantly reduce payment processing fees compared to card payments
- Faster Settlement: Payments typically settle within minutes, not days
- Reduced Fraud: Payments are authenticated directly through the customer's bank
- No Chargebacks: Bank-to-bank transfers cannot be disputed like card payments
- Better Conversion: Simplified checkout flow improves customer experience
Payment Types
Banked's Payments API supports two main payment types:
Each payment type is designed to meet different business needs, from one-off transactions to recurring billing.
Regional Payment Methods
| Region | Payment Method | Settlement | Account Format | Availability | Payment Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Open Banking APIs | Faster Payments (instant) | Sort Code + Account Number | 24/7 | Pay-ins |
| EU | PSD2 compliant APIs | SEPA Instant (where available) | IBAN | Varies by institution | Pay-ins |
| Australia | PayTo via New Payments Platform (NPP) | Real-time via NPP | BSB + Account Number / PayID | 24/7 | Pay-ins, Mandates |
Contact Banked support at support@banked.com for availability and requirements in additional regions.
Single Payments
Referred to as Pay-ins
One-off, immediate payments that provide a secure, fast, and cost-effective alternative to traditional card payments. Perfect for e-commerce checkouts, invoices, and immediate transfers.
Available in the UK, EU, and Australia.
Single Payment Flow
UK & EU Single Payment Flow: 
Australia Single Payment Flow: 
Single Payment Authentication
Authentication for pay-ins is handled through the checkout process. Explore the different customer authentication options:
Mandated Payments
Payments processed immediately using a pre-authorized mandate. No user interaction is required for each transaction, making them ideal for subscriptions, memberships, and recurring billing.
Currently available in Australia, with additional regions coming soon.
Mandated Payment Flow
A prerequisite for mandated payments is an active mandate. Check out our Mandates Overview for details on setting up and managing mandates.
Mandated Payment Authentication
Authentication for mandates is handled through the mandate setup process. Once a mandate is created, payments can be processed without further user interaction.
Getting Started
Ready to integrate payments? Follow our step-by-step guides:
Additional Resources
Developer Documentation
- Authentication Guide - Set up secure API access
- Development Environments - Configure sandbox and production
- Request Signatures - Implement request signing for enhanced security
- Field-level Encryption - Protect sensitive data in transit
Support and Community
- FAQs - Common questions and troubleshooting
- Security Overview - Learn about our security practices and compliance
- Contact Banked Support for technical assistance or additional region