Create Business Customer

Create and onboard business customers with KYB verification for your B2B2B platform. Get a hosted KYB link to complete customer verification.

Overview

The Create Business Customer endpoint is designed for B2B2B platforms - businesses that serve other businesses. This endpoint allows you to onboard your business customers and initiate their KYB (Know Your Business) verification process.

What happens when you create a customer?

When you create a business customer, LINK generates a secure, hosted KYB verification link that your customer completes. This streamlines the onboarding process while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Benefits:

  • Automated KYB verification process
  • Secure hosted verification pages
  • Regulatory compliance handling
  • Streamlined B2B onboarding

Endpoint Details

HTTP Method

POST

Endpoint URL

/v2/business_customer


Request Requirements

HeaderTypeDescription
ngnc-sec-keystringYour API key for authentication
idempotency-keystringUnique identifier to prevent duplicate requests

Example Request

{
  "business_name": "Acme Corp Solutions Ltd",
  "business_email": "[email protected]",
  "phone_number": "+1-555-0123",
  "registered_address": "123 Business Street, Suite 100, New York, NY 10001",
  "registered_country": "USA"
}

Response Format

Success Response (200)

Upon successful customer creation, you'll receive:

  • Customer ID: Unique identifier for the created business customer
  • KYB Link: Hosted verification URL to send to your customer
  • Status: Current verification status
  • Expiration: Link validity period
{
  "status": "success",
  "customer_id": "cust_abc123xyz",
  "kyb_link": "https://verify.linkio.world/kyb/abc123...",
  "verification_status": "pending",
  "link_expires_at": "2024-11-04T14:00:00Z"
}

Implementation Guide

For Your Platform

  1. Collect business information from your customer
  2. Call the Create Customer endpoint
  3. Send the returned KYB link to your customer
  4. Monitor verification status via webhooks

For Your Customer

  1. Receive KYB verification link via email
  2. Complete business verification process
  3. Upload required business documents
  4. Await verification approval

Next Steps


Important Notes

Best Practices
  • Idempotency Keys: Always use unique idempotency keys to prevent duplicate customer creation
  • Data Accuracy: Ensure business information matches official registration documents
  • Link Handling: KYB links are single-use and expire after a set period
  • Status Monitoring: Implement webhook handlers to track verification progress
Compliance Considerations
  • Business information must match official registration documents
  • Customers must complete verification within the specified timeframe
  • Some jurisdictions may require additional verification steps
  • Maintain audit logs of all customer creation activities
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