Almond provides API access through two distinct environments to support the complete development lifecycle.
The Sandbox environment provides a safe, isolated space for development and testing without affecting production systems or processing real transactions.
Base URL: https://api.sandbox.almondfintech.com
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Development, testing, and quality assurance |
| Behavior | Fully functional API with simulated settlments and payouts (no real funds transferred) |
| Authentication | Requires Sandbox-specific credentials (separate from Production) |
| Data | Test data only; resets periodically |
Recommended Use Cases:
- Validate integration logic and error handling
- Run automated test suites
- Explore API functionality and experiment with features
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT)
The Production environment processes live transactions with real financial data. Access should only be granted after thorough testing in Sandbox.
Base URL: https://api.almondfintech.com
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Live customer settlements, payouts and real-world operations |
| Behavior | Processes actual settlements and payouts with real funds |
| Authentication | Requires Production-issued credentials |
| Data | Real customer and transaction data |
Important Considerations:
- Complete all testing in Sandbox before migrating to Production
- Verify API key configuration and environment-specific settings
- Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting
- Follow security best practices for credential management
- Maintain separate configuration files for each environment
Access Request
- Contact Almond Support to request API credentials for Sandbox and/or Production environments.
Credential Provisioning
- Upon approval, Almond will provision unique credentials for your organization:
- Client ID – Unique identifier for your application
- Client Secret – Confidential key for authentication (treat as a password)
- Credentials are delivered securely through Almond's designated channel.
- Upon approval, Almond will provision unique credentials for your organization:
Environment Isolation
- Credentials are environment-specific and cannot be used interchangeably.