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Introduction

Glossary

TermDescription
MerchantThe business that provides goods or services in exchange for payment and uses Yugo's API to process transactions.
PayerThe customer or entity paying the Merchant for goods or services.
Payin IntentThe merchant's request to create a payment transaction for accepting funds from a Payer.
PayinThe process of accepting funds from a Payer, from creation through completion.
SettlementThe process of transferring Payin funds to the Merchant's designated account (Yugo balance, bank account, or crypto wallet).
RecipientThe person or entity receiving funds from the Merchant via a Payout.
Payout IntentThe merchant's request to create a payout transaction for sending funds to a Recipient.
PayoutThe process of sending funds from a Merchant to a Recipient, from creation through completion.

Summary

Yugo is a comprehensive payment platform that enables Merchants to accept payments and send payouts using multiple payment rails for both fiat and cryptocurrency.

Key Features:

  • Hosted Payment Flow - A white-label checkout experience supporting multiple payment methods including cards, open banking, crypto transfers, Google Pay, Apple Pay and various Alternative Pyment Methods (APMs).
  • Flexible Settlement - Receive funds in your Yugo balance, bank account, or crypto wallet
  • Payout Capabilities - Send funds to recipients via various payment methods
  • Real-time Updates - Webhook notifications for all payment and payout status changes
  • Developer-Friendly API - RESTful API with comprehensive and AI-friendly documentation