1. Interbank Transfer
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  1. Interbank Transfer

InterBank Transfer Query

GET
/core/transfer/query/{transactionReference}
This API retrieves details of a previously initiated interbank transfer using a unique transaction reference to find the transaction status and details. Find description of the different transaction status below:

Transaction Status#

SUBMITTED - Transaction Submitted but not approved
AUTHORIZED - Transaction Authorized and transfer initiated
SENT_TO_GATEWAY_SUCCESS - Transfer Sent Successfully But Not Confirmed By NIBSS and Receiving Institution yet
SENT_TO_GATEWAY_ERROR - Error Sending Transfer through NIBSS to Receiving Institution
UNRESOLVED - Failed In Sending Transfer, Needs Resolution
REJECTED - Transfer Rejected By Admin
CONFIRMED - Transaction confirmed by NIBSS And Receiving Institution

Request Parameters#

Field NameTypeMandatoryDescription
transactionReferenceStringTRUEUnique reference identifier for the transaction.

Response Body#

Field NameDescription
idUnique identifier for the transaction.
typeTransaction type (INTERBANK_TRANSFER).
destinationInstitutionCodeInstitution code of the recipient’s bank.
destinationBankNameName of the recipient’s bank.
destinationAccountNameFull name of the recipient’s account holder.
destinationAccountNUBANNUBAN (bank account number) of the recipient.
amountAmount transferred.
currencyCurrency of the transaction (e.g., NGN).
narrationDescription or remark associated with the transaction.
transactionDateDate and time the transaction was initiated.
transactionReferenceUnique reference identifier for tracking the transaction.
sessionIDUnique session identifier for tracking the transaction.
transactionStatusCurrent status of the transaction (e.g., CONFIRMED).
createdDateTimestamp when the transaction record was created.

Request

Authorization
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Authorization
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curl --location '/core/transfer/query/'

Responses

🟢200Success
application/json
Success
Bodyapplication/json

Example
{
  "id": 15795,
  "type": "INTERBANK_TRANSFER",
  "destinationInstitutionCode": "100004",
  "destinationBankName": "OPAY",
  "destinationAccountName": "Sample Customer 7",
  "destinationAccountNUBAN": "0000000999",
  "amount": 50,
  "currency": "NGN",
  "narration": "999999240521120152468638965354",
  "transactionDate": "2024-05-21T00:00:00.000+00:00",
  "transactionReference": "7cbebb8e-4164-4542-a300-5550c035a514",
  "sessionID": "999999240521120239290445362008",
  "transactionStatus": "CONFIRMED",
  "createdDate": "2024-05-21T11:02:30.000+00:00"
}
🟠401| Source | Error | When |
🟠403| Source | Error | When |
🔴500| Source | Error | When |
Modified at 2026-11-02 05:50:50
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