Tokenization is a process that enables users to effortlessly gather authorization and collect payments for one-click purchases or subscriptions provided by Codapay. Thanks to Codapay, users have access to a range of payment channels, while providing comprehensive methods to conveniently charge users whenever necessary.
How does tokenization work?
For each payment channel supporting tokenization, Codapay provides four core functions:
Securely store user payment information.
Efficiently charge users.
Monitor charge status.
Initiate recurring charges for subscription services.
Definitions and Concepts
Shopper
Shopper ID is a unique identifier to be assigned to a customer. You can generate a shopper by calling the shopper endpoint. A shopper can be identified by the following information:
Shopper ID (Coda will generate)
Partner Shopper ID (corresponding to your own Customer Identifier)
Email address
Phone number
Active or Inactive
Payment Method
Payment Method ID is a unique identifier to link a shopper and a payment method. You can refer to the list of available payment methods. A payment method can be identified by the following information:
Payment Method ID (Coda will generate)
Shopper ID (Partner initially generated with Coda)
Type (corresponding to the name of the payment method, eg. Go-Pay)
Token
Token ID is a unique identifier to link a payment method and a token. A token can be identified by the following information:
Token ID (Coda will generate)
Payment Method ID (Partner initially generated with Coda)
Token status (active or expired)
Charge
Charge ID is a unique identifier to identify charge transactions. A charge can be identified by the following information:
Charge ID (Coda will generate)
Token ID (Partner initially generated with Coda)
Product details (item name)
Amount to be charged
Status (whether the charge has succeeded or not)
Subscription Plan
Subscription Plan can be identified by the following information:
Subscription Plan ID (Coda will generate)
Recurring Amount to be charged
Recurrence (Every x weeks/months/quarters/years)
Subscription
Subscription can be identified by the following information:
