Payment sessions
Manage hosted payment flows and secure payment collection
Payment Sessions provide secure, hosted payment flows that handle the complete payment collection process. They offer pre-built payment interfaces with comprehensive security, fraud protection, and payment method support for seamless customer payment experiences.
Payment Session Entity
A payment session in the Connect API represents:
- Hosted Payment Flow: Secure, pre-built payment interface managed by the platform
- Session Management: Temporary payment collection context with configurable timeout and validation
- Security Layer: PCI DSS compliant payment processing with tokenization and fraud detection
- Integration Bridge: Seamless connection between your application and payment processing infrastructure
Key Capabilities
Hosted Payment UI
Provide secure, branded payment interfaces without handling sensitive payment data.
Multiple Payment Methods
Support credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, and alternative payment methods.
Session Security
Implement time-limited sessions with automatic expiration and security validation.
Real-time Updates
Receive instant payment status updates and transaction completion notifications.
Common Use Cases
Checkout Integration
Integrate secure payment flows into order completion and service activation processes.
Self-Service Payments
Enable customers to make payments through self-service portals and mobile applications.
Balance Management
Provide secure payment options for account balance top-ups and outstanding charges.
Mobile Payments
Deliver optimized payment experiences for mobile devices and applications.
Related Resources
Payment Session entities coordinate with other Connect API resources:
- Payments: Individual payment transactions processed through hosted sessions
- Payment Profiles: Customer payment methods stored from successful session completions
- Orders: Order-specific payment sessions for checkout and purchase completion
- Customers: Customer-specific payment sessions with profile and preference management
- Subscriptions: Subscription-related payment collection and recurring payment setup
- Payment Links: Shareable payment links generated from payment sessions