Overview

This node operation creates a new payment account using a stored payment method in the Apaleo API. It is useful for automating the process of adding payment accounts based on previously saved payment methods, which can streamline payment processing workflows in booking or reservation systems.

Use Case Examples

1. Creating a payment account for a guest using their stored credit card information.
2. Automating payment account creation during a booking process to facilitate seamless payments.

Properties

Output

JSON

• json - The JSON response from the Apaleo API containing details of the created payment account.

Dependencies

• Requires an API authentication token (access token) for the Apaleo API.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Payment Account Data JSON is correctly formatted and contains all required fields as per Apaleo API specifications.
• If the operation fails with an authentication error, verify that the API access token is valid and has not expired.
• Use the Idempotency Key to avoid duplicate payment account creation on retries; if duplicates occur, check that the key is unique per request.

Links

• Apaleo API Payment Accounts - Official Apaleo API documentation for managing payment accounts, including creation by stored payment method.