Paystack Integration

Process payments, manage customers, handle subscriptions, and disburse transfers across Africa. Sync Paystack invoices, payments, and financial records with CRM, billing, and operations tools. When Watch New Customers arrives, automatically continue with Balance Ledger or Check Pending Charge.

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Supported triggers and actions for Paystack integration

Triggers can detect changes in Paystack and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside Paystack automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch New CustomersTriggers when a new customer is created.
Watch New DisputesTriggers when a new dispute is raised.
Watch New PlansTriggers when a new subscription plan is created.
Watch New RefundsTriggers when a new refund is created.
Watch New TransactionsTriggers when a new transaction is recorded.
Watch New TransfersTriggers when a new transfer is initiated.
Watch Webhook EventTriggers instantly when Paystack delivers a webhook event.
Balance LedgerRetrieves the balance ledger.
Check Pending ChargeReturns the current status of a pending charge.
Check Slug AvailabilityChecks whether a payment-page slug is still available.
Export DisputesReturns a download URL for a CSV export of disputes.
Export TransactionsReturns a download URL for a CSV export of transactions.
Export TransfersReturns a download URL for a CSV export of transfers.
Fetch BalanceReturns the current balance on the integration.
Fetch Bank ProvidersReturns the banks that can issue dedicated virtual accounts.
Fetch BanksRetrieves a list of banks supported for transfers.
Fetch Bulk Charge BatchReturns a single bulk charge batch.
Fetch Charges in a BatchReturns individual charges within a batch.
Fetch CustomerReturns a single customer by code.
Fetch Dedicated AccountReturns a single dedicated virtual account.
Fetch DisputeReturns a single dispute.
Fetch PageReturns a single payment page.
Fetch Payment RequestReturns a single payment request.
Fetch Payment Session TimeoutReturns the payment session timeout setting.
Fetch PlanReturns a single subscription plan.
Fetch ProductReturns a single product.
Fetch RefundReturns a single refund.
Fetch SettlementsRetrieves a list of settlements.
Fetch SplitReturns a single split configuration.
Fetch SubaccountReturns a single subaccount.
Fetch SubscriptionReturns a single subscription.
Fetch TransactionReturns a single transaction by numeric ID.
Fetch Transaction TimelineReturns the timeline of events for a single transaction.
Fetch TransferReturns a single transfer.
Fetch Transfer RecipientReturns a single transfer recipient.
Get Dispute Upload URLReturns a signed URL for uploading dispute evidence.
Get Transaction EventReturns the event object for a single transaction.
Get Transaction SessionReturns the session object for a single transaction.
List Bulk Charge BatchesRetrieves a list of bulk charge batches.
List CountriesReturns the countries Paystack operates in.
List CustomersRetrieves a list of customers.
List Dedicated AccountsRetrieves a list of dedicated virtual accounts.
List DisputesRetrieves a list of disputes.
List PagesRetrieves a list of payment pages.
List Payment RequestsRetrieves a list of payment requests.
List PlansRetrieves a list of subscription plans.
List ProductsRetrieves a list of products.
List RefundsRetrieves a list of refunds.
List SplitsRetrieves a list of split configurations.
List States (AVS)Returns states for a country for address verification.
List SubaccountsRetrieves a list of subaccounts.
List SubscriptionsRetrieves a list of subscriptions.
List Transaction DisputesReturns all disputes for a single transaction.
List TransactionsRetrieves a list of transactions.
List Transfer RecipientsRetrieves a list of transfer recipients.
List TransfersRetrieves a list of transfers.
Payment Request TotalsReturns aggregated totals for payment requests.
Resolve Account NumberReturns the account name for a bank account.
Resolve BVNReturns basic customer info matching a BVN.
Resolve Card BINReturns issuer information for a card BIN.
Settlement TransactionsReturns transactions settled in a single settlement.
Transaction TotalsReturns aggregated transaction totals.
Verify Payment RequestReturns the current verification status of a payment request.
Verify TransactionReturns a single transaction by reference.
Verify TransferReturns the current status of a transfer.
Add Dispute EvidenceAdds evidence to a dispute.
Add Products to PageAttaches products to a payment page.
Add Subaccount to SplitAdds a subaccount to an existing split.
Archive Payment RequestArchives a payment request.
Bulk Create Transfer RecipientCreates multiple transfer recipients in one call.
BVN MatchMatches a BVN against a bank account number.
Charge AuthorizationCharges a customer's previously saved card.
Check AuthorizationChecks whether a saved card authorization can still be charged.
Create ChargeCreates a charge using an alternative payment method.
Create CustomerCreates a new customer record.
Create Dedicated AccountAssigns a dedicated virtual bank account to a customer.
Create PageCreates a hosted payment page.
Create Payment RequestCreates a payment request for a customer.
Create PlanCreates a subscription plan template.
Create ProductCreates a Paystack storefront product.
Create RefundCreates a refund for a transaction.
Create SplitCreates a transaction split configuration.
Create SubaccountCreates a subaccount for marketplace payout splitting.
Create SubscriptionCreates a new subscription enrolling a customer in a plan.
Create Transfer RecipientCreates a bank-account recipient for transfers.
Deactivate AuthorizationDeactivates a saved customer card authorization.
Deactivate Dedicated AccountDeactivates a dedicated virtual account.
Delete ProductDeletes a product.
Delete Transfer RecipientDeletes a transfer recipient.
Disable OTP Requirement for TransfersRequests to disable the OTP requirement on transfers.
Disable SubscriptionDisables a subscription.
Enable OTP Requirement for TransfersRe-enables the OTP requirement on transfers.
Enable SubscriptionEnables a paused subscription.
Finalize Disable OTPFinalizes disabling the OTP requirement on transfers.
Finalize Payment RequestFinalizes a draft payment request.
Finalize TransferFinalizes a transfer that required OTP confirmation.
Generate Update Subscription LinkGenerates a customer-facing link to update the subscription card.
Initialize TransactionCreates a Paystack checkout session and returns the authorization URL.
Initiate Bulk ChargeInitiates a batch charge across multiple saved authorizations.
Initiate Bulk TransferInitiates multiple transfers in one call.
Initiate TransferInitiates a transfer to a saved recipient.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Partial DebitDebits the largest possible amount up to the requested amount from a saved card.
Pause Bulk Charge BatchPauses a bulk charge batch.
Remove Subaccount from SplitRemoves a subaccount from an existing split.
Resend OTP for TransferResends the OTP for a pending transfer.
Resolve DisputeResolves a dispute with a decision.
Resume Bulk Charge BatchResumes a paused bulk charge batch.
Send Payment Request NotificationSends a notification email for a payment request.
Send Update Subscription EmailSends the customer an email with a link to update the subscription card.
Split Dedicated Account TransactionSplits transactions received on a dedicated account across subaccounts.
Submit AddressSubmits an address for a pending charge.
Submit BirthdaySubmits a birthday for a pending charge.
Submit OTPSubmits an OTP for a pending charge.
Submit PhoneSubmits a phone number for a pending charge.
Submit PINSubmits a PIN for a pending charge.
Update CustomerUpdates an existing customer.
Update DisputeUpdates the refund amount on a dispute.
Update PageUpdates a payment page.
Update Payment RequestUpdates a payment request.
Update Payment Session TimeoutUpdates the payment session timeout setting.
Update PlanUpdates a subscription plan.
Update ProductUpdates a product.
Update SplitUpdates a split configuration.
Update SubaccountUpdates a subaccount.
Update Transfer RecipientUpdates a transfer recipient.
Validate CustomerSubmits customer identification for validation.
White/blacklist CustomerSets the risk action for a customer.

How to integrate Paystack in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your Paystack connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select Paystack in workflow

Pick Paystack app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect Paystack

When prompted, authorize access to Paystack in WEXTL once. Paystack credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your Paystack account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with Paystack yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect Paystack to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

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How Paystack connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever Paystack app is called in workflows. That allows your finance automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that Paystack supports.

Full Paystack API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields Paystack integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Demonstration of Paystack connection step inside WEXTL Workflow Builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
Secret KeyRequired	password	Your secret API key (Settings → API Keys & Webhooks in the dashboard). Use a test secret key while building, and swap in a live secret key when you go live.

Connect Paystack to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with Paystack below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with Paystack. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with Paystack integration

Select Watch New Transfers trigger from Paystack - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in Paystack, workflow will start [7] from Watch New Transfers node.

Search for Create Transfer Recipient, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch New Transfers and Create Transfer Recipient, so only important data pass from Watch New Transfers to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of Paystack automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

Paystack on WEXTL has 128 modules for building finance automations. Explore Paystack documentation for more.

Paystack

Watch New Transfers

Chargebee

Performs action

Chargebee

Triggers

Paystack

Create Transfer Recipient

Demonstration of how visual Paystack automation [6] looks in WEXTL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Paystack in your workflows.

Paystack has 7 triggers, including "Watch New Customers", "Watch New Disputes", and "Watch New Plans", and more. Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 121 actions, including "Balance Ledger", "Check Pending Charge", and "Check Slug Availability", and more. Refer to our Paystack Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The Paystack integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by Paystack official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where Paystack provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever Paystack or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for Paystack inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with Paystack modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the Paystack integration.

Paystack integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal Paystack integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official Paystack vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® Paystack App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

Paystack Integration

Supported triggers and actions for Paystack integration