API methods for Merchant and Processor APIs
The following API methods are generic and available for both APIs.
Development methods
These methods are used for testing the connection to AltaPay, and to verify credentials before making API calls.
| Task | Method |
|---|---|
| Test the connection to AltaPay. Doesn't require authentication. | |
| Test the user name and password before making an API call. |
Related information
For information on authentication, see API Authentication
For information about the XML response from API calls, see API Response structure (XML).
For general information about the payment flow process, see Payment flow process (Merchant API).