Webhooks
Webhooks provide real-time, event-driven notifications for critical payment lifecycle updates. Cardflo's webhooks enable your systems to react instantly to payment statuses, disputes, and other key events. Automate workflows and maintain synchronisation between your platform and Cardflo without constant polling.
What you get.
- Real-time notifications for transaction status changes.
- Automate order fulfilment upon successful payment.
- Trigger customer communication for failed payments or refunds.
- Synchronise subscription statuses with your internal systems.
- Receive alerts for chargebacks and dispute updates.
- Secure webhook delivery with signature verification.
Common questions.
What types of events do Cardflo webhooks cover?
Cardflo webhooks cover a range of critical events, including successful payments, failed payments, refunds, chargebacks, dispute updates, and subscription status changes. This ensures your system is immediately informed of any relevant activity, enabling prompt action and system synchronisation.
How do I set up and secure webhooks?
Merchants can configure webhook endpoints in their Cardflo dashboard or via API. Security is ensured through cryptographic signatures included with each payload. Your system can verify this signature to confirm the authenticity and integrity of the webhook notification, preventing spoofing.
Can webhooks be used for reconciliation?
Yes, webhooks are a valuable tool for real-time reconciliation. By receiving immediate notifications of payment successes, failures, and refunds, your accounting and order management systems can update records instantly. This reduces manual effort and improves accuracy in financial tracking.
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