01
Generate API credentials
Create or retrieve your Client ID and Client Secret from the Bamboo Client Portal API Settings panel.
Your First Order
Follow the recommended Bamboo API flow from credentials to catalog discovery, order placement, and fulfillment tracking.
From setup to first successful order
This guide gives your technical team a simple sequence for building the first Bamboo Card order flow. Start in sandbox, validate each endpoint, then move to production once your integration is ready.
Recommended order flow
View authentication
02
Retrieve your catalog
Use Get catalog to see the brands, products, denominations, and currencies available for your account.
03
Check available accounts
Retrieve your funding accounts before placing an order so you can confirm the correct balance source.
04
Place the order
Submit the selected product, recipient details, and order metadata through the Place Order endpoint.
05
Track order status
Use Get Order or Orders to monitor fulfillment status and confirm the final order result.
06
Handle notifications
Configure webhook handling so your system can receive Bamboo order updates automatically.
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Tip
Always complete and validate the full flow in sandbox before moving to production.