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Overview

The Checkout APIs allow you to create and manage embeddable checkout URLs entirely via API — no dashboard required. Generate checkouts programmatically, embed them in your app or storefront, and receive funds directly to your Coinbase Business account. Each checkout is single-use — it accepts one payment and then moves to a terminal state. Create a new checkout for each transaction. You can also issue full or partial refunds for completed checkouts.

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Use cases

  • Crypto checkouts: Accept crypto payments inside your app or storefront
  • E-commerce invoicing: Send checkout links with order confirmations
  • Service businesses: Request deposits or full payments via email/SMS
  • Marketplaces: Generate unique checkout links for each transaction
  • Event ticketing: Create time-limited checkouts for reservations
  • Remote sales: Accept payments without a website or app
  • Redirect: Optionally redirect customers back into your app after payment completion
  • Refunds: Issue full or partial refunds via API with fiat currency support

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Pricing

Fees apply to all volume processed through Payment Links, Invoices, and Checkouts. To view your current fee rate, create a Payment Link — your rate will be displayed during the creation flow.

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Key Features

  • Simple API: Create checkouts with a single POST request
  • Real-time webhooks: Get instant notifications when payment status changes
  • Flexible embedding: Embed in your app, website, or storefront

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Quick example

curl -X POST https://business.coinbase.com/api/v1/checkouts \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "50.00",
    "currency": "USDC",
    "description": "Order #12345"
  }'
Returns a checkout URL ready to embed in your app or storefront.

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Prerequisites

Before using Checkout APIs, you’ll need:

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How it works

  1. Create a checkout → API returns a unique checkout URL and ID
  2. Store the checkout ID → Persist the id in your system to reference the checkout later
  3. Embed in your app → Display the checkout URL in your app or storefront
  4. Customer pays → Clicks link and sends crypto from their wallet
  5. Get notified → Receive real-time webhook notifications
  6. Receive funds → Auto-credited to your Coinbase Business account
  7. Refund if needed → Issue full or partial refunds for completed checkouts via the Refund Checkout endpoint

Webhooks

Set up real-time payment notifications

Authentication

Set up API keys and JWT tokens

API Reference

Full API endpoint documentation