Sample - Plaid API
POST/transfer/intent/create

Create a transfer intent

Creates a transfer intent object that you can use to invoke the Transfer UI. Supply the transfer mode, amount, description, and legal name in user, then configure the network and funding details as needed. Use the returned transfer intent with the Transfer UI flow.

  • RetriesRetries up to 2×, 500ms backoff, 30s timeout.

14 body fields

Transfer intent configuration used to invoke the Transfer UI.

client_idstringoptional
Your Plaid API `client_id`. The `client_id` is required and may be provided either in the `PLAID-CLIENT-ID` header or as part of a request body.
secretstringoptional
Your Plaid API `secret`. The `secret` is required and may be provided either in the `PLAID-SECRET` header or as part of a request body.
account_idstringoptional
The Plaid `account_id` corresponding to the end-user account that will be debited or credited.
funding_account_idstringoptional
Specify the account used to fund the transfer. Should be specified if using legacy funding methods only. If using Plaid Ledger, leave this field blank. Customers can find a list of `funding_account_id`s in the Accounts page of your Plaid Dashboard, under the "Account ID" column. If this field is left blank and you are using legacy funding methods, this will default to the default `funding_account_id` specified during onboarding. Otherwise, Plaid Ledger will be used.
modestringrequired
The direction of the flow of transfer funds. `PAYMENT`: Transfers funds from an end user's account to your business account. `DISBURSEMENT`: Transfers funds from your business account to an end user's account.
Allowed:PAYMENTDISBURSEMENT
networkstringoptional
The network or rails used for the transfer. Defaults to `same-day-ach`. For transfers submitted using `ach`, the Standard ACH cutoff is 8:30 PM Eastern Time. For transfers submitted using `same-day-ach`, the Same Day ACH cutoff is 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It is recommended to send the request 15 minutes prior to the cutoff to ensure that it will be processed in time for submission before the cutoff. If the transfer is processed after this cutoff but before the Standard ACH cutoff, it will be sent over Standard ACH rails and will not incur same-day charges. For transfers submitted using `rtp`, in the case that the account being credited does not support RTP, the transfer will be sent over ACH as long as an `ach_class` is provided in the request. If RTP isn't supported by the account and no `ach_class` is provided, the transfer will fail to be submitted.
Allowed:achsame-day-achrtpDefault:same-day-ach
amountstringrequired
The amount of the transfer (decimal string with two digits of precision e.g. "10.00"). When calling `/transfer/authorization/create`, specify the maximum amount to authorize. When calling `/transfer/create`, specify the exact amount of the transfer, up to a maximum of the amount authorized. If this field is left blank when calling `/transfer/create`, the maximum amount authorized in the `authorization_id` will be sent.
descriptionstringrequired
A description for the underlying transfer. Maximum of 15 characters.
ach_classstringoptional
Specifies the use case of the transfer. Required for transfers on an ACH network. For more details, see [ACH SEC codes](https://plaid.com/docs/transfer/creating-transfers/#ach-sec-codes). Codes supported for credits: `ccd`, `ppd` Codes supported for debits: `ccd`, `ppd`, `tel`, `web` `"ccd"` - Corporate Credit or Debit - fund transfer between two corporate bank accounts `"ppd"` - Prearranged Payment or Deposit - The transfer is part of a pre-existing relationship with a consumer. Authorization was obtained in writing either in person or via an electronic document signing, e.g. Docusign, by the consumer. Can be used for credits or debits. `"web"` - Internet-Initiated Entry. The transfer debits a consumer's bank account. Authorization from the consumer is obtained over the Internet (e.g. a web or mobile application). Can be used for single debits or recurring debits. `"tel"` - Telephone-Initiated Entry. The transfer debits a consumer. Debit authorization has been received orally over the telephone via a recorded call.
Allowed:ccdppdtelweb
origination_account_idstringdeprecatedoptional
Plaid's unique identifier for the origination account for the intent. If not provided, the default account will be used.
userobjectrequired
The legal name and other information for the account holder.
metadataobjectoptional
The Metadata object is a mapping of client-provided string fields to any string value. The following limitations apply: The JSON values must be Strings (no nested JSON objects allowed) Only ASCII characters may be used Maximum of 50 key/value pairs Maximum key length of 40 characters Maximum value length of 500 characters
iso_currency_codestringoptional
The currency of the transfer amount, e.g. "USD"
require_guaranteebooleanoptional
When `true`, the transfer requires a `GUARANTEED` decision by Plaid to proceed (Guarantee customers only).
Default:false

2 status codes
200Returns a `transfer_intent` object containing its identifier, status, transfer configuration, user details, amount, currency, and a `request_id` for troubleshooting.
transfer_intentobjectrequired
Represents a transfer intent within Transfer UI.
request_idstringrequired
A unique identifier for the request, which can be used for troubleshooting. This identifier, like all Plaid identifiers, is case sensitive.
defaultReturned when the request cannot be processed. Inspect `error_code`, `error_type`, and `error_message` to identify and handle the problem.
error_typestringrequired
A broad categorization of the error. Safe for programmatic use.
Allowed:INVALID_REQUESTINVALID_RESULTINVALID_INPUTINSTITUTION_ERRORRATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDEDAPI_ERRORITEM_ERRORASSET_REPORT_ERRORBASE_REPORT_ERRORRECAPTCHA_ERROROAUTH_ERRORPAYMENT_ERROR
error_codestringrequired
The particular error code. Safe for programmatic use.
error_code_reasonstringoptional
The specific reason for the error code. Currently, reasons are only supported for OAuth-based item errors; `null` will be returned otherwise. Safe for programmatic use. Possible values: `OAUTH_INVALID_TOKEN`: The user's OAuth connection to this institution has been invalidated. `OAUTH_CONSENT_EXPIRED`: The user's access consent for this OAuth connection to this institution has expired. `OAUTH_USER_REVOKED`: The user's OAuth connection to this institution is invalid because the user revoked their connection.
error_messagestringrequired
A developer-friendly representation of the error code. This may change over time and is not safe for programmatic use.
display_messagestringrequired
A user-friendly representation of the error code. `null` if the error is not related to user action. This may change over time and is not safe for programmatic use.
request_idstringoptional
A unique ID identifying the request, to be used for troubleshooting purposes. This field will be omitted in errors provided by webhooks.
causesarrayoptional
In this product, a request can pertain to more than one Item. If an error is returned for such a request, `causes` will return an array of errors containing a breakdown of these errors on the individual Item level, if any can be identified. `causes` will be provided for the `error_type` `ASSET_REPORT_ERROR` or `CHECK_REPORT_ERROR`. `causes` will also not be populated inside an error nested within a `warning` object.
statusintegeroptional
The HTTP status code associated with the error. This will only be returned in the response body when the error information is provided via a webhook.
documentation_urlstringoptional
The URL of a Plaid documentation page with more information about the error
suggested_actionstringoptional
Suggested steps for resolving the error
required_account_subtypesarray<string>optional
A list of the account subtypes that were requested via the `account_filters` parameter in `/link/token/create`. Currently only populated for `NO_ACCOUNTS` errors from Items with `investments_auth` as an enabled product.
provided_account_subtypesarray<string>optional
A list of the account subtypes that were extracted but did not match the requested subtypes via the `account_filters` parameter in `/link/token/create`. Currently only populated for `NO_ACCOUNTS` errors from Items with `investments_auth` as an enabled product.

Error handling

mode, amount, description, and user are required. mode must be PAYMENT or DISBURSEMENT, network must be ach, same-day-ach, or rtp, and description must contain 1 to 15 characters. metadata may contain no more than 50 ASCII string key-value pairs, and user.legal_name is required.