Webhook Events

Events use dot-notation grouping: {object}.{action}. All events share the same envelope structure — the data field contains the event-specific object documented below.

Event Taxonomy

payment.*

Event	When it fires
`payment.succeeded`	A charge completed successfully (one-time, subscription, or installment)
`payment.failed`	A charge attempt failed
`payment.refunded`	A full or partial refund was processed
`payment.disputed`	A customer opened a chargeback/dispute

subscription.*

Event	When it fires
`subscription.created`	A new subscription was initiated
`subscription.renewed`	A recurring charge succeeded
`subscription.payment_failed`	A renewal charge failed
`subscription.cancelled`	Subscription was cancelled (immediately or at period end)
`subscription.expired`	Period ended without renewal
`subscription.trial_started`	Trial period began
`subscription.trial_ending`	3 days before trial ends (grace notification)
`subscription.trial_ended`	Trial period ended (converted or expired)

wallet.*

Event	When it fires
`wallet.credited`	Merchant wallet was credited (after a successful sale)
`wallet.debited`	Wallet was debited (refund issued, dispute hold placed, payout)

settlement.*

Event	When it fires
`settlement.initiated`	Payout/withdrawal was requested
`settlement.processing`	Gateway confirmed it is processing
`settlement.completed`	Funds confirmed delivered to the merchant’s bank
`settlement.failed`	Payout failed at the gateway level

dispute.*

Event	When it fires
`dispute.created`	Dispute was opened
`dispute.evidence_due`	Evidence deadline is approaching
`dispute.won`	Dispute resolved in the merchant’s favour
`dispute.lost`	Dispute resolved against the merchant

order.* (physical products only)

Event	When it fires
`order.created`	Order was placed and paid
`order.shipped`	Shipping label generated, tracking available
`order.delivered`	Delivery confirmed
`order.refunded`	Order-level refund (also fires `payment.refunded`)

Event Payloads

payment.succeeded

Fired when a payment is completed successfully.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "event_type": "payment.succeeded",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T14:32:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "payment",
    "id": "98234",
    "status": "succeeded",
    "payment_type": "one_time",
    "gateway": "paystack",
    "gateway_reference": "ps_ref_abc123",
    "partner_reference": "order_XYZ",
    "amounts": {
      "customer_paid": { "amount": 5000000, "currency": "NGN" },
      "merchant_gross": { "amount": 306, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_net": { "amount": 270, "currency": "USD" },
      "fees": {
        "platform_fee": { "amount": 18, "currency": "USD" },
        "gateway_fee": { "amount": 18, "currency": "USD" },
        "total": { "amount": 36, "currency": "USD" }
      },
      "conversion": {
        "from_currency": "NGN",
        "to_currency": "USD",
        "rate": 1630.5,
        "surcharge_percent": 1.0
      }
    },
    "product": {
      "id": "512",
      "title": "Advanced React Course",
      "type": "self_pace_training"
    },
    "customer": {
      "email": "ada@example.com",
      "first_name": "Ada",
      "last_name": "Obi"
    },
    "metadata": { "partner_reference": "order_XYZ" },
    "created_at": "2026-03-27T14:30:00Z",
    "paid_at": "2026-03-27T14:32:00Z"
  }
}

Show Payment object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"payment"`
`id`	string	Transaction ID
`status`	string	`succeeded`, `failed`, `refunded`, or `disputed`
`payment_type`	string	`one_time`, `subscription`, or `installment`
`gateway`	string	`stripe`, `paystack`, `square`, `paypal`, `startbutton`, or `wallet`
`gateway_reference`	string	Gateway’s transaction/charge ID
`session_id`	string	Cart identifier (optional)
`partner_reference`	string	Value passed in `metadata.partner_reference` at session creation (optional)
`amounts`	object	MulticurrencyBreakdown
`product`	object	Product `id`, `title`, and `type` (optional)
`subscription_id`	string	Present when `payment_type` is `subscription`
`installment`	object	`split_number` and `total_splits` for installment payments
`coupon_discount`	object	MoneyAmount if a coupon was applied
`tax`	object	MoneyAmount if tax was charged
`shipping`	object	Shipping cost, tracking number, and carrier (physical products)
`refund`	object	Present on `payment.refunded` only (see below)
`customer`	object	Customer `email`, `first_name`, `last_name`, `id`
`metadata`	object	Partner-supplied fields (internal keys stripped)
`created_at`	string	ISO 8601 — when the payment was initiated
`paid_at`	string	ISO 8601 — when the charge was confirmed (`null` on failed)

payment.failed

Fired when a payment attempt fails. Same structure as payment.succeeded with status: "failed" and paid_at: null.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_789_failed",
  "event_type": "payment.failed",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T14:35:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "payment",
    "id": "98235",
    "status": "failed",
    "payment_type": "one_time",
    "gateway": "stripe",
    "gateway_reference": "ch_failed_abc",
    "amounts": {
      "customer_paid": { "amount": 5000, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_gross": { "amount": 5000, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_net": { "amount": 0, "currency": "USD" },
      "fees": {
        "platform_fee": { "amount": 0, "currency": "USD" },
        "gateway_fee": { "amount": 0, "currency": "USD" },
        "total": { "amount": 0, "currency": "USD" }
      }
    },
    "customer": { "email": "jane@example.com" },
    "created_at": "2026-03-27T14:34:00Z",
    "paid_at": null
  }
}

payment.refunded

Fired when a full or partial refund is processed.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_refund_456",
  "event_type": "payment.refunded",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-28T10:00:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "payment",
    "id": "98234",
    "status": "refunded",
    "payment_type": "one_time",
    "gateway": "paystack",
    "gateway_reference": "ps_ref_abc123",
    "amounts": {
      "customer_paid": { "amount": 5000000, "currency": "NGN" },
      "merchant_gross": { "amount": 306, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_net": { "amount": 270, "currency": "USD" },
      "fees": {
        "platform_fee": { "amount": 18, "currency": "USD" },
        "gateway_fee": { "amount": 18, "currency": "USD" },
        "total": { "amount": 36, "currency": "USD" }
      }
    },
    "refund": {
      "id": "ref_001",
      "refund_amount": { "amount": 270, "currency": "USD" },
      "is_partial": false,
      "reason": "Customer requested"
    },
    "customer": {
      "email": "ada@example.com",
      "first_name": "Ada",
      "last_name": "Obi"
    },
    "created_at": "2026-03-27T14:30:00Z",
    "paid_at": "2026-03-27T14:32:00Z"
  }
}

payment.disputed

Fired when a customer opens a chargeback or dispute. Same payment structure with status: "disputed".

subscription.created

Fired when a new subscription is initiated.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_sub_create_001",
  "event_type": "subscription.created",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T15:00:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "subscription",
    "id": "psub_abc123",
    "status": "active",
    "product": {
      "id": "512",
      "title": "Premium Membership",
      "type": "digital"
    },
    "plan": {
      "interval": "monthly",
      "amount": { "amount": 2999, "currency": "USD" }
    },
    "current_period": {
      "start": "2026-03-27T15:00:00Z",
      "end": "2026-04-27T15:00:00Z"
    },
    "customer": {
      "email": "jane@example.com",
      "first_name": "Jane",
      "last_name": "Doe"
    },
    "created_at": "2026-03-27T15:00:00Z"
  }
}

Show Subscription object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"subscription"`
`id`	string	Subscription ID (`product_subscription_id`)
`status`	string	`active`, `trialing`, `past_due`, `cancelled`, or `expired`
`product`	object	Product `id`, `title`, and `type` (optional)
`plan.interval`	string	`weekly`, `monthly`, `quarterly`, `annually`, etc.
`plan.amount`	object	MoneyAmount in merchant’s settlement currency
`current_period`	object	`start` and `end` ISO 8601 timestamps
`trial`	object	`start` and `end` timestamps (present during trials)
`latest_payment_id`	string	Present on `renewed` and `payment_failed` events
`amounts`	object	MulticurrencyBreakdown (present on `renewed` and `payment_failed`)
`cancel_at_period_end`	boolean	Whether cancellation takes effect at period end
`cancellation_reason`	string	Present on `subscription.cancelled`
`customer`	object	Customer details
`metadata`	object	Partner-supplied fields
`created_at`	string	ISO 8601

subscription.renewed

Fired when a recurring charge succeeds. Includes latest_payment_id and amounts with the renewal payment breakdown.

subscription.payment_failed

Fired when a renewal charge fails. Subscription status changes to past_due.

subscription.cancelled

Fired when a subscription is cancelled (immediately or at period end). Includes cancellation_reason if provided.

subscription.expired

Fired when the subscription period ends without renewal.

subscription.trial_started

Fired when a trial period begins. Subscription status is trialing and the trial object is present.

subscription.trial_ending

Fired 3 days before a trial ends — a grace notification to prompt conversion.

subscription.trial_ended

Fired when the trial period ends (whether the subscription converted to paid or expired).

wallet.credited

Fired when the merchant wallet is credited (e.g., after a successful sale).

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_wallet_credit_001",
  "event_type": "wallet.credited",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T14:32:05Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "wallet",
    "id": "wt_ref_00112",
    "type": "credit",
    "reason": "sale",
    "amount": { "amount": 4640000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "balance_after": { "amount": 12450000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "related_payment_id": "98234",
    "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T14:32:05Z"
  }
}

Show Wallet object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"wallet"`
`id`	string	Wallet transaction reference
`type`	string	`credit` or `debit`
`reason`	string	`sale`, `refund_issued`, `dispute_hold`, `dispute_released`, `payout`, or `adjustment`
`amount`	object	MoneyAmount credited or debited
`balance_after`	object	Wallet balance after this operation
`original_amount`	object	Present when currency conversion occurred (e.g., NGN sale → USD wallet)
`conversion`	object	`from_currency`, `to_currency`, `rate` — present on cross-currency operations
`related_payment_id`	string	Transaction ID if from a sale or refund
`related_dispute_id`	string	Dispute ID if from a chargeback hold/release
`related_settlement_id`	string	Withdrawal ID if from a payout
`metadata`	object	Partner-supplied fields
`occurred_at`	string	ISO 8601

wallet.debited

Fired when the merchant wallet is debited (refund issued, dispute hold placed, or payout). Same structure as wallet.credited with type: "debit".

settlement.initiated

Fired when a payout or withdrawal is requested.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_settle_001",
  "event_type": "settlement.initiated",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T09:00:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "settlement",
    "id": "wd_00445",
    "status": "initiated",
    "gateway": "paystack",
    "payout_method": "transfer",
    "requested": { "amount": 10000000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "fee": { "amount": 53000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "settled": { "amount": 9947000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "initiated_at": "2026-03-27T09:00:00Z"
  }
}

Show Settlement object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"settlement"`
`id`	string	Withdrawal or wallet transaction ID
`status`	string	`initiated`, `processing`, `completed`, or `failed`
`gateway`	string	`paystack`, `stripe`, `startbutton`, or `gravv`
`payout_method`	string	`transfer` (platform pushes funds) or `payout` (gateway pays directly to bank)
`requested`	object	MoneyAmount the merchant requested
`fee`	object	Settlement/transfer fee
`settled`	object	Actual amount sent (`requested - fee`)
`cross_currency`	object	Present when wallet currency differs from bank currency (see example below)
`initiated_at`	string	ISO 8601
`completed_at`	string	Present on `settlement.completed`
`failure_reason`	string	Present on `settlement.failed`
`metadata`	object	Partner-supplied fields

settlement.completed

Fired when funds are confirmed delivered to the merchant’s bank.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_settle_complete_001",
  "event_type": "settlement.completed",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T11:45:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "settlement",
    "id": "wd_00445",
    "status": "completed",
    "gateway": "paystack",
    "payout_method": "transfer",
    "requested": { "amount": 10000000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "fee": { "amount": 53000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "settled": { "amount": 9947000, "currency": "NGN" },
    "initiated_at": "2026-03-27T09:00:00Z",
    "completed_at": "2026-03-27T11:45:00Z"
  }
}

Cross-currency settlement example (USD wallet to NGN bank account):

{
  "data": {
    "object": "settlement",
    "id": "wd_00446",
    "status": "completed",
    "gateway": "paystack",
    "payout_method": "transfer",
    "requested": { "amount": 50000, "currency": "USD" },
    "fee": { "amount": 500, "currency": "USD" },
    "settled": { "amount": 49500, "currency": "USD" },
    "cross_currency": {
      "source": { "amount": 49500, "currency": "USD" },
      "destination": { "amount": 80752500, "currency": "NGN" },
      "rate": 1631.36
    },
    "initiated_at": "2026-03-27T09:00:00Z",
    "completed_at": "2026-03-27T12:10:00Z"
  }
}

settlement.processing

Fired when the gateway confirms the payout is being processed.

settlement.failed

Fired when a payout fails at the gateway level. Includes failure_reason.

dispute.created

Fired when a dispute is opened on a payment.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_dispute_001",
  "event_type": "dispute.created",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-28T09:00:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "dispute",
    "id": "disp_001",
    "status": "needs_response",
    "reason": "product_not_received",
    "gateway": "stripe",
    "gateway_dispute_id": "dp_abc123",
    "disputed_amount": { "amount": 5000, "currency": "USD" },
    "chargeback_fee": { "amount": 1500, "currency": "USD" },
    "hold_amount": { "amount": 6500, "currency": "USD" },
    "related_payment_id": "98234",
    "evidence_due_by": "2026-04-11T23:59:59Z",
    "customer": {
      "email": "ada@example.com",
      "first_name": "Ada",
      "last_name": "Obi"
    },
    "occurred_at": "2026-03-28T09:00:00Z"
  }
}

Show Dispute object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"dispute"`
`id`	string	Dispute record ID
`status`	string	`needs_response`, `funds_withdrawn`, `under_review`, `won`, `lost`, or `accepted`
`reason`	string	`fraudulent`, `product_not_received`, `duplicate`, etc.
`gateway`	string	Gateway where the dispute was filed
`gateway_dispute_id`	string	Gateway’s dispute ID
`disputed_amount`	object	MoneyAmount being disputed
`chargeback_fee`	object	Fee charged by the gateway for the dispute
`hold_amount`	object	Total held from merchant wallet (`disputed_amount + chargeback_fee`)
`related_payment_id`	string	Transaction ID of the original charge
`evidence_due_by`	string	ISO 8601 deadline for submitting evidence
`resolution`	string	`won` or `lost` — present on `dispute.won` and `dispute.lost`
`customer`	object	Customer details
`occurred_at`	string	ISO 8601

dispute.evidence_due

Fired when the evidence deadline is approaching.

dispute.won

Fired when the dispute is resolved in the merchant’s favour. Held funds are released.

dispute.lost

Fired when the dispute is resolved against the merchant.

order.created

Fired when a physical product order is placed and paid.

{
  "api_version": "2026-03-27",
  "event_id": "evt_order_001",
  "event_type": "order.created",
  "occurred_at": "2026-03-27T16:00:00Z",
  "is_live": true,
  "business_id": "1042",
  "data": {
    "object": "order",
    "id": "98240",
    "status": "created",
    "amounts": {
      "customer_paid": { "amount": 7500, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_gross": { "amount": 7500, "currency": "USD" },
      "merchant_net": { "amount": 6900, "currency": "USD" },
      "fees": {
        "platform_fee": { "amount": 300, "currency": "USD" },
        "gateway_fee": { "amount": 300, "currency": "USD" },
        "total": { "amount": 600, "currency": "USD" }
      }
    },
    "product": {
      "id": "800",
      "title": "Wireless Headphones",
      "type": "physical_product"
    },
    "shipping": {},
    "customer": {
      "email": "jane@example.com",
      "first_name": "Jane",
      "last_name": "Doe",
      "shipping_address": {
        "line1": "123 Main St",
        "city": "Austin",
        "state": "TX",
        "postal_code": "78701",
        "country": "US"
      }
    },
    "created_at": "2026-03-27T16:00:00Z"
  }
}

Show Order object fields

Field	Type	Description
`object`	string	Always `"order"`
`id`	string	Transaction ID of the purchase
`status`	string	`created`, `shipped`, `delivered`, or `refunded`
`amounts`	object	MulticurrencyBreakdown
`product`	object	Product `id`, `title`, and `type` (always `physical_product`)
`shipping.carrier`	string	Shipping carrier name
`shipping.tracking_number`	string	Tracking number (from `order.shipped` onwards)
`shipping.tracking_url`	string	URL to track the shipment
`shipping.estimated_delivery`	string	ISO 8601 estimated delivery date
`shipping.shipped_at`	string	ISO 8601 (from `order.shipped` onwards)
`shipping.delivered_at`	string	ISO 8601 (on `order.delivered`)
`customer.shipping_address`	object	`line1`, `line2`, `city`, `state`, `postal_code`, `country` (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2)
`refund_id`	string	Present on `order.refunded`
`metadata`	object	Partner-supplied fields
`created_at`	string	ISO 8601

order.shipped

Fired when a shipping label is generated and tracking is available. Includes shipping.tracking_number, shipping.carrier, and shipping.shipped_at.

order.delivered

Fired when delivery is confirmed. Includes shipping.delivered_at.

order.refunded

Fired on an order-level refund. Also fires a payment.refunded event for the associated payment.

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Event Taxonomy

payment.*

subscription.*

wallet.*

settlement.*

dispute.*

order.* (physical products only)

Event Payloads

payment.succeeded

payment.failed

payment.refunded

payment.disputed

subscription.created

subscription.renewed

subscription.payment_failed

subscription.cancelled

subscription.expired

subscription.trial_started

subscription.trial_ending

subscription.trial_ended

wallet.credited

wallet.debited

settlement.initiated

settlement.completed

settlement.processing

settlement.failed

dispute.created

dispute.evidence_due

dispute.won

dispute.lost

order.created

order.shipped

order.delivered

order.refunded

​Webhook Events

​Event Taxonomy

​payment.*

​subscription.*

​wallet.*

​settlement.*

​dispute.*

​order.* (physical products only)

​Event Payloads

​payment.succeeded

​payment.failed

​payment.refunded

​payment.disputed

​subscription.created

​subscription.renewed

​subscription.payment_failed

​subscription.cancelled

​subscription.expired

​subscription.trial_started

​subscription.trial_ending

​subscription.trial_ended

​wallet.credited

​wallet.debited

​settlement.initiated

​settlement.completed

​settlement.processing

​settlement.failed

​dispute.created

​dispute.evidence_due

​dispute.won

​dispute.lost

​order.created

​order.shipped

​order.delivered

​order.refunded

Webhook Events

Event Taxonomy

payment.*

subscription.*

wallet.*

settlement.*

dispute.*

order.* (physical products only)

Event Payloads

payment.succeeded

payment.failed

payment.refunded

payment.disputed

subscription.created

subscription.renewed

subscription.payment_failed

subscription.cancelled

subscription.expired

subscription.trial_started

subscription.trial_ending

subscription.trial_ended

wallet.credited

wallet.debited

settlement.initiated

settlement.completed

settlement.processing

settlement.failed

dispute.created

dispute.evidence_due

dispute.won

dispute.lost

order.created

order.shipped

order.delivered

order.refunded