API Reference
API Reference

Bank Payout

📘 Bank Payout System – IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS

Empowering Indian Businesses with Seamless and Compliant Digital Disbursements

🏦 Introduction

The Bank Payout system is an RBI-regulated digital disbursement mechanism that enables real-time or scheduled transfer of funds to customers, employees, vendors, and partners using trusted banking networks — IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS.

This payout mechanism ensures secure, traceable, and efficient fund movement across India, directly from the business bank account to the beneficiary's account, leveraging core banking infrastructure.

🔍 Payout Types Explained

Payout MethodSettlement SpeedAvailabilityTransfer LimitUse Case
IMPSReal-time (24x7)All DaysUp to ₹5 LakhsInstant salary, refunds, emergency vendor payments
NEFTHourly (up to 48 slots/day)All Days (24x7 NEFT)No upper limitRegular business payments, scheduled vendor disbursal
RTGSReal-time (within banking hours)Mon–Sat₹2 Lakhs & aboveHigh-value settlements, corporate & institutional payouts

✅ Regulatory Compliance

Bank Payouts are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, ensuring:

  • Transaction Audibility: Every transaction is traceable and logged via UTR numbers and bank settlement references.
  • KYC Enforcement: Payouts are made only to verified and compliant bank accounts.
  • Reconciliation Ready: Each transaction comes with settlement summaries, helping businesses stay audit-ready.

🎯 Business Use Cases

Bank payouts streamline disbursal operations across business verticals:

🔹 Merchants

  • Instant refund to customers via IMPS
  • Scheduled settlements for online transactions
  • Cashless reimbursement of cancelled orders

🔹 Employees

  • Timely and automated salary transfers
  • Bonus or incentive payments directly into bank accounts
  • Statutory payouts like PF, ESI, and gratuity disbursals

🔹 Vendors & Service Providers

  • On-time bill settlements
  • Recurring vendor invoice payments via NEFT
  • High-value inventory payouts via RTGS

🛡️ Key Benefits

For Businesses:

  • 💼 Operational Efficiency: No manual intervention needed; batch processing supported
  • 🕒 Real-Time Capability: Use IMPS to deliver payments 24x7, including holidays
  • 🔐 Security & Control: End-to-end encryption, bank-verified UTR tracking
  • 📄 Detailed Reporting: Instant confirmation and downloadable transaction logs

For Customers & Vendors:

  • 🚀 Faster Access to Funds
  • 📲 Transparent Notifications & UTR Updates
  • 🤝 Trust Through Compliance & Settlement Accuracy

⚙️ API-Ready for Automation

All payout types (IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) are accessible via secure APIs with:

  • bankAccount, ifsc, and amount parameters
  • Response tracking via UTR
  • bankid parameter for compliance alignment (as per latest banking regulations)

📢 Important Notes

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Ensure IFSC & bank account validations before initiating payouts.

🔸 Use bankid as a mandatory field to comply with recent Indian banking guidelines.
🔸 Transactions are irreversible — implement OTP or authorization flows if required.

📬 Need Help?

For support or integration help, contact:
📧 [email protected]