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UPI Validation API

POST /api/v1/upi-payment/upi-validation

VPA format aur availability validate karta hai.

VPA format aur availability validate karta hai.

  • Real-time validate for UPI VPAs with sub-300ms median latency
  • Production-grade REST JSON with sandbox & webhook support
  • UIDAI / NPCI / MCA aligned partner routing where applicable
  • Audit logs, idempotency keys & enterprise SLA on JustSwitch
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Latency
< 300 ms
Uptime SLA
99.9%
Format
REST / JSON
Sandbox
Included

What is UPI Validation?

VPA format aur availability validate karta hai.

Every request is authenticated with API keys, logged for audit, and routed through regulated partner rails where required. Responses follow a consistent `{ ok, data, message }` envelope so you can ship once and reuse the same error-handling patterns across all JustSwitch endpoints.

Whether you run a lending app, payment aggregator, or enterprise ERP, UPI Validation scales horizontally with rate limits tuned for burst traffic during campaigns. UPI operates under NPCI as instant bank-to-bank payment infrastructure.

Developers choose JustSwitch for UPI Validation because we aggregate multiple upstream providers behind one contract, one wallet settlement, and one support desk — so you launch faster while your compliance team retains full audit visibility through dashboard logs and exportable reports.

Payment aggregators Payout platforms ERP Gig economy

Technical specification

Endpoint details for UPI Validation integration on JustSwitch.

POST /api/v1/upi-payment/upi-validation
Protocol HTTPS REST / JSON
Authentication Bearer API Key + IP allow-list
Sandbox Available — no live debits
Median latency < 300 ms
Rate limits Burst-friendly — contact for enterprise tiers
Webhooks Optional async notify
Idempotency reference_id recommended
API slug upi-validation

Request parameters

reference_id string required

Your unique transaction or session reference for reconciliation

consent boolean required

User consent flag — required for regulated KYC / verification flows

vpa string required

UPI ID e.g. user@paytm

Response fields

status string

success | pending | failed

reference_id string

Echo of your request reference

verified_at datetime

ISO-8601 timestamp of completion

message string

Human-readable result or error detail

Key features

REST + JSON

HTTPS POST/GET with UTF-8 JSON bodies and predictable status codes.

Sandbox mode

Test end-to-end without debiting wallet or hitting live rails.

Webhooks

Async callbacks for pending states — payments, recharge, KYC, payouts.

Dashboard logs

Searchable request history with filters for support & audits.

Low latency

Median sub-300 ms for verification-class endpoints in production.

Enterprise SLA

99.9% uptime target with redundant routing and monitoring.

Who uses UPI Validation?

Pa

Payout platforms

Validate beneficiary accounts before IMPS/NEFT/RTGS release.

Co

Collections

UPI collect, payment links & virtual accounts for merchants.

ER

ERP / accounting

Automate vendor bank checks in accounts payable.

Gi

Gig economy

Instant driver/partner payouts after penny-drop success.

How it works

  1. 01

    Obtain sandbox keys from the JustSwitch developer console.

  2. 02

    POST input identifiers; handle validation errors in-line.

  3. 03

    Map response fields into your workflow & go live with production keys.

API reference

Request & response specification

Integrate UPI Validation through the JustSwitch REST API — parameters and sample JSON responses below.

Endpoint

POST https://console.justswitch.in/api/v1/upi-payment/upi-validation

Content-Type

application/json

Developer console

Get API keys on console.justswitch.in →

Request headers

Header Type Description
Authorization required string Bearer token from your JustSwitch console API credentials
Content-Type required string application/json

Request body (JSON)

input string required

Primary input for UPI Validation API

Response examples

Sample JSON from the JustSwitch API for this service.

Success HTTP 200 
{
    "ok": true,
    "message": "Done Successfully",
    "data": {
        "service": "UPI Validation API"
    }
}
Failed / validation HTTP 422 
{
    "ok": false,
    "message": "Please check with all required parameters",
    "data": {
        "Errorcode": 104,
        "Status": "Failed",
        "Message": "Please check with all required parameters"
    }
}

Sample integration

Illustrative JSON for UPI Validation — see developer docs for live schemas.

POST Request
{
    "input": "XXXXXXXX",
    "reference_id": "REQ-2026-001",
    "consent": true
}
200 Response
{
    "ok": true,
    "message": "Success",
    "data": {
        "status": "success",
        "reference_id": "JS-Q2QPVLHO",
        "verified_at": "2026-06-26T10:34:12+00:00"
    }
}

Business benefits

  • Reduce manual ops cost by up to 70% on verification-heavy journeys
  • Improve conversion with inline validation instead of offline turnaround
  • Single contract & settlement across 200+ Indian fintech APIs
  • Audit-ready logs exported from the admin console
  • Dedicated solutions engineering for enterprise rollouts

Regulatory & compliance

UPI operates under NPCI as instant bank-to-bank payment infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

What is UPI Validation used for?

It automates UPI / Payout workflows so your application can verify or transact in real time without building direct integrations with multiple upstream providers.

How do I integrate UPI Validation in my app?

Sign up on JustSwitch, obtain sandbox API keys, call the REST endpoint with JSON body, handle the unified response envelope, then switch to production keys after UAT sign-off.

How do I authenticate requests?

Use Bearer API keys from the JustSwitch dashboard. Sandbox and production keys are separated; rotate keys anytime without downtime.

Is there a sandbox for testing?

Yes — every API supports sandbox mode with simulated responses so engineering, QA, and compliance can sign off before go-live.

What about webhooks and async status?

Long-running operations (payments, recharge, some KYC steps) emit webhooks to your HTTPS endpoint with signed payloads for replay protection.

Is UPI Validation compliant for regulated use in India?

JustSwitch routes requests through authorised AUA/KUA, NPCI, MCA and partner networks. Your legal team should map consent, data retention and licence obligations to your use case.

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