thread Re: How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI? in Archived Discussions (Read Only)

How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI?

Knowtifyd — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:02:40 GMT

I'm using Square's secure server to process online orders for customers using their CheckoutAPI. So, after creating the CreateOrderRequest() and calling the CreateOrderAsync() method, I add the results of the newly created order to CreateCheckoutRequest() and call CreateCheckoutAsync(). Afterwards, I'm redirected to my RedirectUrl and perform post-checkout operations.

However, I noticed that the only object that accepts AppFeeMoney is the payment object. If I'm not using the PaymentAPI, to pay for an online order, how can I collect my application's fee using the checkoutAPI?

I'm guessing there is probably something I could do post-checkout like finding the payment using ListPaymentsAsync() and maybe collecting my fee there? I'm not sure but I'm going to start looking around at the tech docs again.

Re: How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI?

Helen — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:28:00 GMT

Sorry for the wait @Knowtifyd! I'll have to run this by our API specialists for you, I'll post again here as soon as I can!

Re: How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI?

Helen — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:27:48 GMT

I'm back! The Checkout API currently supports multi-party transactions that you can use to add an additional_recipients to collect a fee. Here's the documentation for additional recipients. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Re: How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI?

Knowtifyd — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 01:13:11 GMT

Hi Helen!

Thanks! This is a good workaround. I was caught up in app_fee_money property from the PaymentAPI and was looking for the same property in the CheckoutAPI. Nevertheless, your help is much appreciated! Thank you 🙂

Re: How to collect application fees using CheckoutAPI?

Helen — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 01:26:36 GMT

You're welcome!