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Chile API Introduction

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Environment Configuration

EnvironmentProtocolMediaTypeBase URL
SandBoxhttpsapplication/jsonhttps://sandbox-gateway.smilepayz.com
Productionhttpsapplication/jsonhttps://gateway.smilepayz.com

Chile Market Overview

Chile represents one of Latin America's most advanced digital payment ecosystems, characterized by high banking penetration, innovative fintech solutions, and a rapidly growing e-commerce sector. Our comprehensive API suite is specifically designed to address the unique requirements of the Chilean market.

Key Market Characteristics

  1. High Banking Penetration: Chile boasts one of the highest banking penetration rates in Latin America, with over 80% of adults having access to formal financial services
  2. Diverse Payment Methods: Support for major Chilean banks including Banco Estado, Banco de Chile, Banco Santander, and other leading financial institutions
  3. Cash Payment Integration: Traditional cash payment methods remain popular, supported through our CASHIER_CL system
  4. Robust Identity Verification: Comprehensive support for Chilean identity documents including RUT, DNI, CE, and PAS
  5. Real-Time Processing: Advanced payment processing capabilities with immediate transaction confirmation
  6. Regulatory Compliance: Full compliance with Chilean financial regulations and Central Bank requirements

Supported Payment Solutions

  • Bank Transfers: Direct integration with major Chilean banks for secure and efficient fund transfers
  • Cash Payments: Traditional cash payment collection through authorized payment centers
  • Digital Wallets: Integration with emerging digital payment platforms
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Support for international payment processing
  • Real-Time Settlement: Immediate transaction processing and settlement capabilities

API Features

  • Multi-Bank Support: Seamless integration with Chile's leading banking institutions
  • Identity Verification: Comprehensive support for Chilean identity document types
  • Account Type Flexibility: Support for both current (CORRIENTE) and savings (AHORROS) accounts
  • Local Currency Processing: Native support for Chilean Peso (CLP) transactions
  • Timezone Optimization: All timestamps optimized for Chile's UTC-3 timezone
  • Security Standards: Bank-grade security with RSA digital signatures and encryption

Development Resources

GitHub Code Examples

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