What is an API?

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a technology which connects  one piece  of software to another over the internet and requests information or for instructions to be actioned.

When it comes to payments, APIs enable you to automate and simplify your business processes by digitising your payment submissions unlocking benefits such as:

  • Accelerated speed of execution due to highly automated processes
  • Simplified operations as human intervention is removed
  • Facilitating transactions beyond traditional working day to a 24/7* automated environment.

Enquire about Payment API solutions

Enquire about Payment API solutions

Talk to one of our payment specialists about how our APIs can help your business.

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Our Payment API solutions

PayTo

PayTo

Enables you to make Faster Payments 24/7 directly from your own system without manual intervention through a secure, direct connection with the bank.

  • Straight through processing with real-time notifications and payment confirmation
  • Accelerated payments to customers or suppliers improving user experience
  • Great for early payments, financing, customer refunds, claims and much more

PayFrom Bank

PayFrom Bank

A secure, efficient, and convenient way of enabling your customer to pay you via the Faster Payments Service, so funds are readily available to you.

  • Reduce time and resource spent tracking payments ensuring funds are readily available and easy to identify
  • Low cost payment method, simply pay per transaction and cheaper than card payments
  • Customers can make payments on your website directly from their bank account without entering payment details

Event Driven Notifications

Event Driven Notifications

Receive real-time notifications of payment activities to enable you to quickly and accurately reconcile your transactions without manual intervention.

  • Improve working capital management through automated reconciliations
  • Reduce operational risk by removing manual intervention
  • Efficiency via a simplified operational process

Confirmation of Payee

Confirmation of Payee

Verify beneficiaries to give you the confidence needed to safely make payments.

  • Reduce risk and mitigate fraud
  • Verify beneficiaries at the beginning or periodically throughout your relationship
  • Real-time beneficiary verification calls

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why choose Lloyds Bank as your Payment API provider?

Simple integration

Simple integration

Our team will work with you to create a bespoke integrated solution with dedicated technical support throughout your onboarding.

Future proof

Future proof

Our APIs are designed to scale with you as your business grows and are integrated with your own systems.

Expert support

Expert support

Access to a dedicated relationship manager so you can be confident you will receive support for your business.

Discuss your needs with a Payments specialist

Discuss your needs with a Payments specialist

Talk to one of our payment specialists about which of our APIs are right for you.

Enquire now Speak to a specialist
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Accept card payments through your website and other digital channels securely with Lloyds Bank Cardnet® with simple setup and clear pricing structure.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

We offer other payment solutions to allow you to send and receive payments in a way that suits your business.

Further resources


PayTo solution

Watch our video on how our PayTo product will allow you to make Faster Payments 24/7 directly from your own system.

 


PayFrom solution

Watch our video on how our PayFrom product will allow you to take payments in more ways than before.

 

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