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              POST
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              POST
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              POST
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  1. Banking & Financial Verification

Bank Account Verification - PennyDrop

POST
https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification
Last modified:2026-04-02 12:12:58
The Bank Account Verification - Penny Drop API enables organizations to verify bank account details by initiating a small transaction
(penny drop) to the specified account. This process helps confirm the validity of the account and the account holder’s name.
This API is widely used for financial verification processes such as customer onboarding, KYC validation, payout verification,
and fraud prevention. By integrating this API, businesses can ensure that the provided bank account details are accurate and active.
The API uses a GraphQL mutation request sent through an HTTP POST method and returns structured data containing
verification status, beneficiary name, and transaction reference details.

Request Headers#

HeaderDescription
myAppIdApplication identifier used for service authentication
service-keyUnique service key provided for accessing the verification service
AuthorizationAPI authorization credentials for secure access
Content-TypeSpecifies the request payload format (application/json)

Request Parameters#

ParameterTypeDescription
accountNumberStringBank account number to be verified
ifscStringIFSC code of the bank branch
accountHolderNameStringName of the account holder for validation
mobileNumberStringRegistered mobile number (if applicable)
documentTypeStringSpecifies the verification type (Bank Account Verification Penny Drop)

Response Fields#

FieldDescription
okIndicates whether the request was successful (true / false)
messageStatus message describing the result of the verification
result.request_idUnique request identifier for tracking
result.response_codeResponse code returned by the bank or partner system
result.response_messageResponse message indicating success or failure
result.status_codeStatus code of the transaction
result.status_messageDetailed status message for the transaction
result.beneficiary_nameName of the account holder returned after verification (if successful)
result.transaction_ref_noTransaction reference number for the penny drop
result.network_txn_ref_idNetwork transaction reference ID (if available)
errorContains error details if verification fails

Use Cases#

  • Bank account verification during customer onboarding
  • Payout and beneficiary validation
  • KYC and compliance checks
  • Fraud prevention in financial transactions

Key Benefits#

  • Real-time bank account validation
  • Ensures correct beneficiary details
  • Reduces transaction failures and fraud risks
  • Easy integration with financial systems

Request

Header Params

Body Params application/jsonRequired

Examples

Responses

🟢200
application/json
Body

Request Request Example
Shell
JavaScript
Java
Swift
curl --location --request POST 'https://api.staging.indiconnect.in/idverifygr/verification' \
--header 'myAppId: verification_v1' \
--header 'service-key: sk_test_a9944179bc598f06' \
--header 'Authorization: x-api-access indc_test_a41eaf2a175f3b13:ac_test_bf7117f6da6c6285' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-raw '{
    "query": "mutation VerifyBankAccount {\r\n  verify(\r\n    input: {\r\n      accountNumber: \"578102010017433\"\r\n      ifsc: \"UBIN0557811\"\r\n      accountHolderName: \"TUSHAR BALU PATIL\"\r\n      mobileNumber: \"9890183118\"\r\n      documentType: \"Bank Account Verification Penny Drop\"\r\n    }\r\n  ) {\r\n    ok\r\n    message\r\n    result {\r\n      __typename\r\n      ... on BankAccountPennyDropResult {\r\n        request_id\r\n        response_code\r\n        response_message\r\n        status_code\r\n        status_message\r\n        beneficiary_name\r\n        transaction_ref_no\r\n        network_txn_ref_id\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n",
    "variables": {}
}'
Response Response Example
{
    "data": {
        "verify": {
            "ok": true,
            "message": "Verification completed successfully",
            "result": {
                "__typename": "BankAccountPennyDropResult",
                "request_id": "118597457182",
                "response_code": "99",
                "response_message": "Failed",
                "status_code": "PartnerTxnPending",
                "status_message": "Error while processing cbs request.",
                "beneficiary_name": null,
                "transaction_ref_no": "BENEVALa52c15885aae8bf1a1956bca95b896f2",
                "network_txn_ref_id": null
            }
        }
    }
}
Modified at 2026-04-02 12:12:58
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