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Create Virtual Account

Create a new virtual account with optional initial deposit. This API is restricted to pre-approved businesses.

Endpoint https://api.chapa.co/v1/virtual-account

Method POST

  • Authorization: Pass your secret key as a bearer token in the request header to authorize this call.

Request Parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDescription
account_nameYesstringThe name associated with the virtual account
initial_depositNonumberInitial amount to deposit. Account created with zero balance if not provided
account_aliasNostringCustom alias for easy reference
{
  "account_name": "Abebe Bikila",
  "initial_deposit": 1000,
  "account_alias": "JD_VA"
}
1import requests
2import json
3
4url = "https://api.chapa.co/v1/virtual-account"
5
6payload = json.dumps({
7  "account_name": "SEMER NUR",
8  "initial_deposit": 20,
9  "account_alias": "4242424"
10})
11
12headers = {
13  'Authorization': 'Bearer CHASECK-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx',
14  'Content-Type': 'application/json'
15}
16
17response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, data=payload)
18print(response.text)

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If specifying an initial_deposit, your business balance must have sufficient funds to cover the amount.

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