Sample - Adyen Checkout API
POST/donations

Make a donation

Takes in the donation token generated by the /payments request and uses it to make the donation.

For more information, see Donations.

  • RetriesRetries up to 2×, 500ms backoff, 30s timeout.
  • IdempotentThe SDK sends Idempotency-Key, so a retried request is only applied once.

1 parameter · 43 body fields
Idempotency-Keystringoptional
A unique identifier for the message with a maximum of 64 characters (we recommend a UUID).
accountInfoobjectoptional
Shopper account information for 3D Secure 2. > For 3D Secure 2 transactions, we recommend that you include this object to increase the chances of achieving a frictionless flow.
additionalDataobjectoptional
This field contains additional data, which may be required for a particular payment request. The `additionalData` object consists of entries, each of which includes the key and value.
amountobjectrequired
The amount information for the transaction (in [minor units](https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/currency-codes)). For [BIN or card verification](https://docs.adyen.com/payment-methods/cards/bin-data-and-card-verification) requests, set amount to 0 (zero).
applicationInfoobjectoptional
Information about your application. For more details, see [Building Adyen solutions](https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/building-adyen-solutions).
authenticationDataobjectoptional
Data for 3DS authentication.
billingAddressobjectoptional
The address where to send the invoice. > The `billingAddress` object is required in the following scenarios. Include all of the fields within this object. >* For 3D Secure 2 transactions in all browser-based and mobile implementations. >* For cross-border payouts to and from Canada.
browserInfoobjectoptional
The shopper's browser information. > For 3D Secure, the full object is required for web integrations. For mobile app integrations, include the `userAgent` and `acceptHeader` fields to indicate that your integration can support a redirect in case a payment is routed to 3D Secure 2 redirect.
channelstringoptional
The platform where a payment transaction takes place. This field is optional for filtering out payment methods that are only available on specific platforms. If this value is not set, then we will try to infer it from the `sdkVersion` or `token`. Possible values: * iOS * Android * Web
Allowed:iOSAndroidWeb
checkoutAttemptIdstringoptional
Checkout attempt ID that corresponds to the Id generated by the client SDK for tracking user payment journey.
conversionIdstringdeprecatedoptional
Conversion ID that corresponds to the Id generated by the client SDK for tracking user payment journey.
countryCodestringoptional
The shopper country code. Format: [ISO 3166-1 alpha-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2) Example: NL or DE
dateOfBirthstringoptional
The shopper's date of birth. Format [ISO-8601](https://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime): YYYY-MM-DD
deliverAtstringoptional
The date and time the purchased goods should be delivered. Format [ISO 8601](https://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime): YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.sssTZD Example: 2017-07-17T13:42:40.428+01:00
deliveryAddressobjectoptional
The address where the purchased goods should be delivered.
deviceFingerprintstringoptional
A string containing the shopper's device fingerprint. For more information, refer to [Device fingerprinting](https://docs.adyen.com/risk-management/device-fingerprinting).
donationAccountstringoptional
Donation account to which the transaction is credited.
donationCampaignIdstringoptional
The donation campaign ID received in the `/donationCampaigns` call.
donationOriginalPspReferencestringoptional
PSP reference of the transaction from which the donation token is generated. Required when `donationToken` is provided.
donationTokenstringoptional
Donation token received in the `/payments` call.
lineItemsarray<object>optional
Price and product information about the purchased items, to be included on the invoice sent to the shopper. > This field is required for 3x 4x Oney, Affirm, Afterpay, Clearpay, Klarna, Ratepay, and Riverty.
merchantAccountstringrequired
The merchant account identifier, with which you want to process the transaction.
merchantRiskIndicatorobjectoptional
Additional risk fields for 3D Secure 2. > For 3D Secure 2 transactions, we recommend that you include this object to increase the chances of achieving a frictionless flow.
metadataobjectoptional
Metadata consists of entries, each of which includes a key and a value. Limits: * Maximum 20 key-value pairs per request. When exceeding, the "177" error occurs: "Metadata size exceeds limit". * Maximum 20 characters per key. * Maximum 80 characters per value.
mpiDataobjectoptional
Authentication data produced by an MPI (Mastercard SecureCode, Visa Secure, or Cartes Bancaires).
originstringoptional
> Required for browser-based (`channel` **Web**) 3D Secure 2 transactions.Set this to the origin URL of the page where you are rendering the Drop-in/Component. Do not include subdirectories and a trailing slash.
paymentMethodobjectoptional
The type and required details of a payment method to use. When `donationToken` is provided, the payment method is derived from the token and this field becomes optional. If you are [PCI compliant](https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/pci-dss-compliance-guide), and make donations using raw card details, you must explicitly provide the payment method details.
recurringProcessingModelstringoptional
Defines a recurring payment type. Required when creating a token to store payment details or using stored payment details. Allowed values: * `Subscription` – A transaction for a fixed or variable amount, which follows a fixed schedule. * `CardOnFile` – With a card-on-file (CoF) transaction, card details are stored to enable one-click or omnichannel journeys, or simply to streamline the checkout process. Any subscription not following a fixed schedule is also considered a card-on-file transaction. * `UnscheduledCardOnFile` – An unscheduled card-on-file (UCoF) transaction is a transaction that occurs on a non-fixed schedule and/or have variable amounts. For example, automatic top-ups when a cardholder's balance drops below a certain amount.
Allowed:CardOnFileSubscriptionUnscheduledCardOnFile
redirectFromIssuerMethodstringoptional
Specifies the redirect method (GET or POST) when redirecting back from the issuer.
redirectToIssuerMethodstringoptional
Specifies the redirect method (GET or POST) when redirecting to the issuer.
referencestringrequired
The reference to uniquely identify a payment. This reference is used in all communication with you about the payment status. We recommend using a unique value per payment; however, it is not a requirement. If you need to provide multiple references for a transaction, separate them with hyphens ("-"). Maximum length: 80 characters.
returnUrlstringrequired
The URL to return to in case of a redirection. The format depends on the channel. * For web, include the protocol `http://` or `https://`. You can also include your own additional query parameters, for example, shopper ID or order reference number. Example: `https://your-company.example.com/checkout?shopperOrder=12xy` * For iOS, use the custom URL for your app. To know more about setting custom URL schemes, refer to the [Apple Developer documentation](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/inter-process_communication/allowing_apps_and_websites_to_link_to_your_content/defining_a_custom_url_scheme_for_your_app). Example: `my-app://` * For Android, use a custom URL handled by an Activity on your app. You can configure it with an [intent filter](https://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-filters). Example: `my-app://your.package.name` If the URL to return to includes non-ASCII characters, like spaces or special letters, URL encode the value. We strongly recommend that you use a maximum of 1024 characters. > The URL must not include personally identifiable information (PII), for example name or email address.
sessionValiditystringoptional
The date and time until when the session remains valid, in [ISO 8601](https://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime) format. For example: 2020-07-18T15:42:40.428+01:00
shopperEmailstringoptional
The shopper's email address. We recommend that you provide this data, as it is used in velocity fraud checks. > Required for Visa and JCB transactions that require 3D Secure 2 authentication if you did not include the `telephoneNumber`.
shopperIPstringoptional
The shopper's IP address. We recommend that you provide this data, as it is used in a number of risk checks (for instance, number of payment attempts or location-based checks). > Required for Visa and JCB transactions that require 3D Secure 2 authentication for all web and mobile integrations, if you did not include the `shopperEmail`. For native mobile integrations, the field is required to support cases where authentication is routed to the redirect flow. This field is also mandatory for some merchants depending on your business model. For more information, [contact Support](https://www.adyen.help/hc/en-us/requests/new).
shopperInteractionstringoptional
Specifies the sales channel, through which the shopper gives their card details, and whether the shopper is a returning customer. For the web service API, Adyen assumes Ecommerce shopper interaction by default. This field has the following possible values: * `Ecommerce` - Online transactions where the cardholder is present (online). For better authorization rates, we recommend sending the card security code (CSC) along with the request. * `ContAuth` - Card on file and/or subscription transactions, where the cardholder is known to the merchant (returning customer). If the shopper is present (online), you can supply also the CSC to improve authorization (one-click payment). * `Moto` - Mail-order and telephone-order transactions where the shopper is in contact with the merchant via email or telephone. * `POS` - Point-of-sale transactions where the shopper is physically present to make a payment using a secure payment terminal.
Allowed:EcommerceContAuthMotoPOS
shopperLocalestringoptional
The language for the payment. The value combines the two-letter [ISO 639-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639_language_codes) language code with the [ISO 3166-1 alpha-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_3166_country_codes) country code. For example, **nl-NL**. When using Drop-in/Components, the specified language appears if your front-end global configuration does not set the `locale`.
shopperNameobjectoptional
The shopper's full name.
shopperReferencestringoptional
Required for recurring payments. Your reference to uniquely identify this shopper, for example user ID or account ID. Minimum length: 3 characters. > Your reference must not include personally identifiable information (PII), for example name or email address.
socialSecurityNumberstringoptional
The shopper's social security number.
storestringoptional
Required for Adyen for Platforms integrations if you are a platform model. This is your [reference](https://docs.adyen.com/api-explorer/Management/3/post/merchants/(merchantId)/stores#request-reference) (on [balance platform](https://docs.adyen.com/platforms)) or the [storeReference](https://docs.adyen.com/api-explorer/Account/latest/post/updateAccountHolder#request-accountHolderDetails-storeDetails-storeReference) (in the [classic integration](https://docs.adyen.com/classic-platforms/processing-payments/route-payment-to-store/#route-a-payment-to-a-store)) for the ecommerce or point-of-sale store that is processing the payment.
telephoneNumberstringoptional
The shopper's telephone number. The phone number must include a plus sign (+) and a country code (1-3 digits), followed by the number (4-15 digits). If the value you provide does not follow the guidelines, we do not submit it for authentication. > Required for Visa and JCB transactions that require 3D Secure 2 authentication, if you did not include the `shopperEmail`.
threeDS2RequestDataobjectoptional
Request fields for 3D Secure 2. To check if any of the following fields are required for your integration, refer to [Online payments](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments) or [Classic integration](https://docs.adyen.com/classic-integration) documentation.
threeDSAuthenticationOnlybooleandeprecatedoptional
Required to trigger the [authentication-only flow](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/3d-secure/authentication-only/). If set to **true**, you will only perform the 3D Secure 2 authentication, and will not proceed to the payment authorization.Default: **false**.
Default:false

6 status codes
200OK - the request has succeeded.
amountobjectoptional
Authorised amount in the transaction.
donationAccountstringoptional
The Adyen account name of your charity. We will provide you with this account name once your chosen charity has been [onboarded](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/donations#onboarding).
idstringoptional
Your unique resource identifier.
merchantAccountstringoptional
The merchant account identifier, with which you want to process the transaction.
paymentobjectoptional
Action to be taken for completing the payment.
referencestringoptional
The reference to uniquely identify a payment. This reference is used in all communication with you about the payment status. We recommend using a unique value per payment; however, it is not a requirement. If you need to provide multiple references for a transaction, separate them with hyphens ("-"). Maximum length: 80 characters.
statusstringoptional
The status of the donation transaction. Possible values: * **completed** * **pending** * **refused**
Allowed:completedpendingrefused
400Bad Request - a problem reading or understanding the request.
additionalDataobjectoptional
Contains additional information about the payment. Some data fields are included only if you select them first. Go to **Customer Area** > **Developers** > **Additional data**.
errorCodestringoptional
The error code mapped to the error message.
errorTypestringoptional
The category of the error.
messagestringoptional
A short explanation of the issue.
pspReferencestringoptional
The PSP reference of the payment.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP response status.
401Unauthorized - authentication required.
additionalDataobjectoptional
Contains additional information about the payment. Some data fields are included only if you select them first. Go to **Customer Area** > **Developers** > **Additional data**.
errorCodestringoptional
The error code mapped to the error message.
errorTypestringoptional
The category of the error.
messagestringoptional
A short explanation of the issue.
pspReferencestringoptional
The PSP reference of the payment.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP response status.
403Forbidden - insufficient permissions to process the request.
additionalDataobjectoptional
Contains additional information about the payment. Some data fields are included only if you select them first. Go to **Customer Area** > **Developers** > **Additional data**.
errorCodestringoptional
The error code mapped to the error message.
errorTypestringoptional
The category of the error.
messagestringoptional
A short explanation of the issue.
pspReferencestringoptional
The PSP reference of the payment.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP response status.
422Unprocessable Entity - a request validation error.
additionalDataobjectoptional
Contains additional information about the payment. Some data fields are included only if you select them first. Go to **Customer Area** > **Developers** > **Additional data**.
errorCodestringoptional
The error code mapped to the error message.
errorTypestringoptional
The category of the error.
messagestringoptional
A short explanation of the issue.
pspReferencestringoptional
The PSP reference of the payment.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP response status.
500Internal Server Error - the server could not process the request.
additionalDataobjectoptional
Contains additional information about the payment. Some data fields are included only if you select them first. Go to **Customer Area** > **Developers** > **Additional data**.
errorCodestringoptional
The error code mapped to the error message.
errorTypestringoptional
The category of the error.
messagestringoptional
A short explanation of the issue.
pspReferencestringoptional
The PSP reference of the payment.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP response status.

Error handling

A 400 is returned: Bad Request - a problem reading or understanding the request. A 401 is returned: Unauthorized - authentication required. A 403 is returned: Forbidden - insufficient permissions to process the request. A 422 is returned: Unprocessable Entity - a request validation error. A 500 is returned: Internal Server Error - the server could not process the request.