Philippines API Introduction
Getting started
Use Sandbox for integration tests, then switch to Production when you go live. For merchant credentials and environment switching, see the integration guide. For request signing, see signature generation.
API reference
| Area | Documentation |
|---|---|
| Transaction | Pay-in collection · Disbursement (pay-out) |
| Inquiry | Transaction status · Balance inquiry |
| Settlement | Settlement · Settlement SLA |
| Payment methods | Payment methods |
Environment Configuration
| Environment | Protocol | Media Type | Base URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | HTTPS | application/json | https://sandbox-gateway.smilepayz.com |
| Production | HTTPS | application/json | https://gateway.smilepayz.com |
API Overview
Philippines’ digital payment ecosystem is vibrant and rapidly growing, driven by widespread adoption of payment gateway APIs. Key solutions include e-wallets like GCash, supporting both native (GCASH) and pseudo-native (GCASH_WAP) payment methods to meet diverse merchant and user needs.
The system is well-adapted to local market habits and infrastructure, with strong security and compliance that protect user data and funds. Real-time, flexible processing enhances user experience, while cross-border capabilities support international commerce and remittances.
Developer- and merchant-friendly APIs enable easy integration and fast deployment, fueling ongoing innovation and financial inclusion toward a cashless society.
Development Resources
Code examples

PayInRequestDemo.java— Pay-inPayoutRequestDemo.java— Pay-outInquiryBalanceDemo.java— Balance inquiryInquriyOrderStatusDemo.java— Order / transaction statusSignatureUtils.java— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
pay_in_request_demo.py— Pay-inpay_out_request_demo.py— Pay-outbalance_inquiry.py— Balance inquirystatus-inquiry.py— Order / transaction statusTool_Sign.py— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
pay_in_request_demo.js— Pay-inpay_out_request_demo.js— Pay-outinquiry_balance_demo.js— Balance inquiryinquiry_order_status.js— Order / transaction statusSignatureUtils.js— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
PayInRequestDemo.php— Pay-inPayoutRequestDemo.php— Pay-outInquiryBalanceDemo.php— Balance inquiryInquiryOrderStatusDemo.php— Order / transaction statusSignature.php— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
PayInRequestDemo.cs— Pay-inPayOutRequestDemo.cs— Pay-outBalanceInquiryDemo.cs— Balance inquiryOrderStatusInquiryDemo.cs— Order / transaction statusSignatureUtils.cs— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
PayInRequestDemoV2.go— Pay-inPayoutRequestDemoV2.go— Pay-outBalanceInquiryDemoV2.go— Balance inquiryOrderStatusInquiryDemoV2.go— Order / transaction statusSignatureUtils.go— Signing helpers (minify, RSA-SHA256)
