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Generating Tokens

POST /initiate_finger_verification_sdk

Description​

The /initiate_finger_verification_sdk endpoint serves as the designated pathway for generating tokens required for fingerprint verifications.

Required Body Paramaters​

  • id_number: This is a string representing the Ghana Card number of the individual being verified.
    It should follow the format GHA-XXXXXXXXX-X where X represents a digit.

  • referenceid: This is a string that can be used to track this verification; example being the client's phone number.

  • purpose (optional): This is an optional string describing the purpose for the verification, eg. "Account opening KYC".

  • branch_name (optional): This is an optional string that can be used to track the branch that is tied to this verification.

curl -X POST "https://service-prod.metric.africa/api/fingerprint/initiate_finger_verification_sdk" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-AUTH: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz" \
  -d '{
        "purpose": "Account opening KYC",
        "branch_name": "Accra - HQ",
        "id_number": "GHA-002308528-4",
        "referenceid": "0541504140"
      }'