paystack

Integrate Paystack payments for Nigerian and West African commerce.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill paystack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paystack
Source: https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills/tree/main/west-africa/nigeria/paystack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AfricanDigitalAssetFramework/africa-stack-skills --skill paystack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building scalable Paystack integrations for Nigerian and West African markets to securely process payments and payouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Accept payments via cards, bank transfers, USSD, and mobile money
  • Manage transactions: initialize, verify, refunds, transfers, and subscriptions
  • Use case: e-commerce stores, marketplaces, and SaaS apps in Nigeria wanting reliable Paystack payments

Quick Start

Begin a checkout by posting to /transaction/initialize with the customer's email and amount, then redirect the user to the authorization_url.

Frequently Asked Questions about paystack

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I integrate Paystack payments for a Nigerian e-commerce checkout?▼

Paystack payments integration for Nigerian e-commerce uses the /transaction/initialize endpoint to post customer email and amount, then redirects the user to the returned authorization_url to complete the checkout.

Does Paystack API integration support bank transfers, USSD, and mobile money?▼

Paystack API integration supports accepting payments via cards, bank transfers, USSD, and mobile money across Nigeria, allowing e-commerce stores and SaaS apps to process flexible checkout options.

How do I verify Paystack transactions and handle webhook notifications?▼

Verify Paystack transactions by calling the /transaction/verify endpoint, and handle webhook notifications by validating event payloads sent to your server to confirm successful payments and payouts securely.

Can I manage recurring subscriptions and payouts using the Paystack API?▼

Manage recurring subscriptions and payouts using the Paystack API by utilizing the /plan endpoint for subscriptions and the /transfer endpoint for processing bank transfers and refunds.

What authentication is required for the Paystack API base URL?▼

Paystack API requests require Bearer authentication and must be sent to the base URL https://api.paystack.co to securely initialize transactions, verify payments, and manage transfers.