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API Integration

Seamlessly integrate Barter Solutions into your applications with our robust REST API. Build the future of digital commerce.

Public API access coming soon (Q3 2025) • Currently available for partners

Powerful & Simple

Our REST API is designed for developers who want to integrate Barter Units functionality quickly and securely.

RESTful Design

Industry-standard REST API with predictable resource-oriented URLs

Secure Authentication

OAuth 2.0 and API key authentication with rate limiting

High Performance

99.9% uptime with average response times under 100ms

Real-time Webhooks

Instant notifications for transaction events and updates

99.9%

API Uptime

50ms

Avg Response

500M+

Monthly Calls

150+

Integrations

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in minutes

1
Get Your API Key

Sign up for a developer account and generate your API credentials.

Get API Key
2
Install SDK

Choose from our official SDKs or use direct HTTP requests.

JavaScript Python PHP Flutter
3
Make Your First Request

Test the connection with a simple API call to get account info.

GET /api/v1/account
4
Process Transactions

Start processing payments and transfers in your application.

View Examples
// Initialize the SDK
const BarterSolutions = require('@barter-solutions/sdk');
const barter = new BarterSolutions('your-api-key');

// Create a transaction
async function createTransaction() {
  try {
    const transaction = await barter.transactions.create({
      amount: 100,
      currency: 'BU',
      recipient: 'user@example.com',
      description: 'Payment for services'
    });
    
    console.log('Transaction created:', transaction.id);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error:', error.message);
  }
}
# Install: pip install barter-solutions
import barter_solutions

# Initialize the client
client = barter_solutions.Client('your-api-key')

# Create a transaction
try:
    transaction = client.transactions.create(
        amount=100,
        currency='BU',
        recipient='user@example.com',
        description='Payment for services'
    )
    print(f'Transaction created: {transaction.id}')
except Exception as e:
    print(f'Error: {e}')
// Add to pubspec.yaml: barter_solutions: ^1.0.0
import 'package:barter_solutions/barter_solutions.dart';

// Initialize the SDK
final barterSolutions = BarterSolutions('your-api-key');

// Create a transaction
Future<void> createTransaction() async {
  try {
    final transaction = await barterSolutions.transactions.create(
      TransactionRequest(
        amount: 100,
        currency: 'BU',
        recipient: 'user@example.com',
        description: 'Payment for services',
      ),
    );
    
    print('Transaction created: ${transaction.id}');
  } catch (error) {
    print('Error: $error');
  }
}
# Create a transaction using cURL
curl -X POST https://api.barterassets.com/v1/transactions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your-api-key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": 100,
    "currency": "BU",
    "recipient": "user@example.com",
    "description": "Payment for services"
  }'

Core API Endpoints

Essential endpoints for building your integration

GET /api/v1/account
Get Account Information

Retrieve current account details including balance and profile information.

Response: {
  "id": "acc_123",
  "balance": 1500.00,
  "currency": "BU"
}
POST /api/v1/transactions
Create Transaction

Process a new payment or transfer between accounts.

Response: {
  "id": "txn_456",
  "status": "completed",
  "amount": 100.00
}
GET /api/v1/transactions
List Transactions

Retrieve transaction history with filtering and pagination options.

Parameters: ?limit=20&offset=0
&status=completed
&date_from=2024-01-01
POST /api/v1/webhooks
Setup Webhooks

Configure real-time notifications for transaction events.

Events: transaction.completed
transaction.failed
account.updated

SDKs & Libraries

Official libraries for popular programming languages

JavaScript/Node.js

Full-featured SDK for browser and server-side JavaScript applications.

npm install @barter-solutions/sdk
Download & Docs

Python

Pythonic SDK with comprehensive type hints and async support.

pip install barter-solutions
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PHP

Modern PHP library with PSR-4 autoloading and comprehensive error handling.

composer require barter-solutions/php-sdk
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Flutter

Cross-platform mobile SDK for iOS and Android with native performance.

flutter pub add barter_solutions
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Need an SDK for another language?

Request SDK

Integration Examples

Real-world use cases and implementation patterns

E-commerce Checkout

Popular

Add Barter Units as a payment method in your online store. Process payments securely and provide instant confirmation.

  • Payment processing
  • Order confirmation
  • Refund handling
  • Webhook integration
View Example Code

Mobile App Integration

Native

Build mobile apps with BU payment functionality. Support for both iOS and Android platforms with native SDKs.

  • Native mobile SDKs
  • QR code scanning
  • Offline capabilities
  • Push notifications
View Example Code

Enterprise ERP Integration

Enterprise

Connect your ERP system with Barter Solutions for automated B2B transactions and financial reconciliation.

  • Bulk transactions
  • Automated reconciliation
  • Custom reporting
  • Multi-tenant support
View Example Code

Marketplace Platform

Multi-vendor

Build multi-vendor marketplaces with built-in BU payment processing and automatic commission splitting.

  • Multi-vendor payments
  • Commission splitting
  • Escrow services
  • Dispute resolution
View Example Code

Public API Access Coming Soon!

We're finalizing our public API launch. Join our waitlist to be among the first developers to get access when we go live in Q3 2025.

Developer Support

Get help when you need it most

Developer Chat

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Documentation

Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and API reference documentation.

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Community Forum

Connect with other developers and share experiences in our community forum.

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