Why build with Yala
Global coverage
Send funds to key corridors across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America with local settlement rails.
Real-time FX
Quote transparent exchange rates and fees instantly so customers always know what they pay.
Enterprise security
Protect every transaction with tenancy-aware wallets, multi-step approval flows, and audit-ready logs.
What you can build
Customer payouts
Initiate one-off or recurring payouts to marketplace sellers, suppliers, or gig workers.
Treasury automation
Automate FX conversions and move balances between Yala wallets and external bank accounts.
Multi-currency wallets
Hold balances in USD, NGN, EUR, GBP, CNY (RMB), INR, Stablecoins and more—funded inside the Yala app with no virtual account setup.
Embedded finance
Launch branded cross-border remittance flows directly inside your product.
Compliance-friendly flows
Collect supporting documents, enforce approval steps, and monitor risk levels in real time.
Get started quickly
Request sandbox access
Reach out to Yala Developer Support for sandbox credentials and your dedicated API key.
Quote payouts
Use the exchange-rate calculator endpoint to determine fees, settlement timings, and FX rates.
Initiate transactions
Create payouts programmatically, attach compliance metadata, and track status changes via webhooks.
Resources
Authentication
Learn how to sign requests with API keys and manage environments securely.
Error handling
Standardize how your integration responds to validation, authorization, and upstream issues.
Need help or custom payment corridors? Email our developer support team at [email protected].