The Merchant API is intended for businesses that need direct access to Stax Pay for payment processing, invoicing, and managing transactions. It is suitable for merchants who want to automate their payment workflows, integrate payments into their software, or provide customers with more convenient payment options.
Once you have created your sandbox, you'll receive a Stax Pay account with an API key, ready for testing.
Creating an API Key
- Once you log in to Stax Pay, you can create a key by clicking Apps from the side menu.
- On the Apps page, click API Keys, and then click Launch.
- On the API Keys App, click New Key.
- On the Key Creation page, enter a name for the key and assign a role. Then click Save.
- The new key will appear in the list of keys.
- Click the key icon next to the API key to view, copy, or delete the key.
Naming restrictions
- At least three characters
- No more than 128 characters
- Must not contain spaces
- Must not contain any of the following characters; / ^ ( ? ! \ s + $ ) . * /
Accessing your API Keys
- Log in to Stax Pay.
- Find the Sandbox Account: Select your sandbox from the merchant switcher in the upper-right corner.
- Locate Your API Key: Go to Stax Pay → Apps → API Keys to find your API key.