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POST
VPA Chargeback Check

VPA Chargeback Check

Check VPA (Virtual Payment Address) against a comprehensive blocklist of flagged accounts. Identify potentially fraudulent UPI addresses before processing transactions.

Overview

This endpoint helps businesses:
  • Screen VPAs against known fraud blocklists
  • Prevent transactions with flagged accounts
  • Reduce chargeback rates
  • Protect against UPI fraud

Request

vpas
string[]
required
Array of VPAs to check against the blocklist. Maximum 100 VPAs per request.Format: username@bank (e.g., user@upi, 9876543210@paytm)
async
boolean
default:"true"
If true (default), request is queued and result delivered via webhook. If false, wait for result synchronously (up to 30 seconds).

Headers

Example Request (Async Mode - Default)

Example Request (Sync Mode)

Response

202 Accepted

Request accepted and queued for processing.

Result Data (via webhook or polling)

Result Fields

Error Responses

400 Bad Request

Invalid VPA format or array size.

401 Unauthorized

Invalid or missing API key.

402 Payment Required

Insufficient account balance.

403 Forbidden

Method not enabled for your account.

408 Request Timeout (Sync Mode Only)

Request processing timed out.

429 Too Many Requests

Rate limit exceeded.

Use Cases

Check the recipient’s VPA before processing a payment to avoid sending money to fraudulent accounts.
Include blocklist status in your risk scoring model for transaction approval decisions.
Prevent chargebacks by blocking transactions to known fraudulent VPAs.
Screen multiple VPAs in a single request for efficient bulk processing.
For checking more than 100 VPAs, use the Bulk VPA Check endpoint or make multiple requests.