EdfaPay Payment Gateway Integration Guide: Overview
This comprehensive guide equips developers with the essential knowledge and resources for seamless and secure integration and operation of the EdfaPay Payment Gateway.
Key Integration Areas:
- API Connectivity: Master the process of securely connecting and interacting with EdfaPay's robust APIs.
- Enhanced Security: Implement industry-standard authentication protocols to safeguard all communication and transactions.
- Thorough Validation: Leverage dedicated sandbox environments for comprehensive testing and validation of your integration.
- Complete Transaction Lifecycle: Confidently manage payment initiation, processing, real-time updates (callbacks), and reconciliation.
- Proactive Error Management: Understand common error codes and apply effective troubleshooting strategies for swift resolution.
Guide Structure: Core Components
| Section | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| API Authentication | Securely authenticate all API requests using client_key, password, and hash to protect data integrity. |
| Payment Workflows | Detailed walkthroughs for initiating, processing, and verifying payments, including advanced 3D Secure protocols. |
| Callback Integration | Comprehensive instructions for implementing server-to-server callbacks to efficiently handle real-time payment status updates. |
| Environment Setup | Guidelines for distinguishing and configuring sandbox and production environments, along with best practices for seamless transitions. |
| Transaction Management | Procedures for retrieving transaction statuses, managing refunds and voids, and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation. |
| Error Handling | An exhaustive reference of error codes, their explanations, and practical troubleshooting guidance to minimize downtime. |
Available Resources & Tools:
Leverage the following resources to accelerate your integration and development:
- Postman Collections. Pre-configured collections to streamline API testing and development workflows.
- Sample API Requests & Responses: Practical code examples provided in multiple programming languages for quick implementation.
- Test Card Data: Essential data sets for validating sandbox integrations and simulating various payment scenarios.
- Dashboard User Manuals: Comprehensive operational guides available in both English and Arabic.