Payload Data Specifications link
Payload Data Definitions
Data fields are listed in the JSON Sections (groups) to make it convenient for you to find the fields you require.
The file lists the following information for each data field.
Column | Contents |
---|---|
Section | The JSON group that contains this data field |
Required |
YES: A value for the data field is required and you must supply it. NO: A value for the data field is not required and you do not have to supply it |
Definition | The description, meaning, and/or use of the field |
Type | The data type expected (Date, Decimal, Multiple, Text, Phone, Yes/No) |
Max Size | When present, the maximum number of characters allowed |
Allowed Values | When present, the list of the exact values that this field may contain |
Payload Data Types
DATA TYPE |
Description |
Examples |
---|---|---|
Date |
The day of the year in the format YYYY-MM-DD. |
1981-01-03, 2018-09-14 |
Decimal |
A number with digits placed to the left and right of a decimal point |
45.6, 145.78, 12.0 |
Multiple |
Any number of the Allowed Values can be used. |
September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August |
Text |
Human-readable sequences of characters and the words they form. |
19245 W. 100th Street, Ralph Oscar, Montreal, Cost Plus |
Phone |
The digits of the phone number. |
8888375309, 9012012211 |
Yes/No |
A field that allows only two values Yes or No. |
Yes, No |
Payload Data List
We have provided the attached spreadsheet to make it convenient for you to find, filter, and sort the data fields. This also enables you to save the data into other formats if necessary.
The file is currently sorted by JSON Section (groups).
OwnersorOfficers - Section Details
The data required in the OwnersOrOfficers section varies by the type of business. Therefore, this section requires special attention as there are numerous conditional fields.
Types of business include Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Government, Limited Liability Company, Partnership, or Not for Profit.
The file attached lists the Data Definitions in the first tab.
Subsequent tabs outline the required fields for each type of business.
- If the field is required, it will state Required.
- If the field is not required, it will be blank.
- If there is a specified value for the field, the value will appear in the field.
HTTP Status Codes
The AppLink Web API returns standard HTTP Status Codes.
Status | Description |
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200s - OK | Successful |
400 - Bad Request | The request was unsuccessful, often due to missing a required parameter. |
401 - Unauthorized | Incorrect API_key provided |
402 - Request Failed | The parameters were valid, but the request failed. |
404 - Not Found | The requested resource doesn't exist. |
409 - Conflict | The request conflicts with another request. |
429 - Too Many Requests |
Too many requests hit the API simultaneously. |
500, 502, 503, 504 - Server Errors | Something went wrong on the server. |
Sample Payloads link
The following are some examples of JSON payloads associated with merchants with the different ownership structures.
Payload Example: Sole Proprietorship link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
},
"DbaInformation": {
"DbaName": "AppLink API Test US",
"LocationAddressCivicNum": "123",
"LocationAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"LocationAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"LocationAddressUnit": "1",
"LocationCity": "Austin",
"LocationState": "TX",
"LocationZip": "78758",
"LocationTelephone": "5124567890"
},
"OwnersOrOfficers": {
"OwnerCitizenship": "US",
"OwnerCountry": "US",
"BusinessStartupDate": "01/01/2006",
"OwnerList": [{
"Guarantor": true,
"Title": "Owner",
"Email": "test@ppi.me",
"PercentOwnership": 100,
"FirstName": "John",
"LastName": "Doe",
"Birthday": "01/01/1980",
"ResidenceAddressCivicNum": "123",
"ResidenceAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"ResidenceAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"ResidenceAddressUnit": "1",
"City": "Austin",
"State": "TX",
"Zip": "78758",
"Telephone": "1234567890",
"SocialSecurity": "123456789"
}]
},
"ContractVersionEtf": {
"MerchantSignDate": "01/01/2017"
},
"BankInformation": {
"BankTransit": "011601029",
"BankDda": "12345678"
},
"Agent": "Test Agent",
"Office": "Test Agent US"
}
Payload Example: Corporation link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
}
Payload Example: Government link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
}
Payload Example: Limited Liability Company (LLC) link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
}
Payload Example: Partnership link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
}
Payload Example: Not for Profit link
{
"MerchantBusinessInformation": {
"LegalName": "AppLink API Test US",
"CorporateAddressCivicNum": "123",
"CorporateAddressStreet": "Main Street",
"CorporateAddressPobox": "12345",
"CorporateAddressUnitDesignator": "Unit",
"CorporateAddressUnit": "1",
"CorporateCity": "Austin",
"CorporateState": "TX",
"CorporateZip": "78758",
"CorporateTelephone": "1234567890",
"FederalTaxId": "900680910",
"BusinessEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"BusinessPresence": "10_years",
"BusinessPresenceMonths": "5",
"MailingAddress": "Corporate_Address",
"SupportLine": "1234567890",
"StatementDescriptor": "AppLink API Test US",
"MailingAttention": "John Doe",
"PrefContactEmail": "test@ppi.me",
"PrefContactPhone": "1234567890"
}