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
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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.

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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.