Sencillito

Sencillito is an alternative payment method in Chile, supported by EBANX, that allows customers to make payments for online purchases using cash at physical locations. It is a convenient solution for those who prefer not to use credit or debit cards, or who do not have access to traditional banking services. It is particularly popular in Chile because of its widespread availability and ease of use for customers who prefer in-person, cash-based payments.

Requirements

• API credentials - Ensure you have your EBANX integration key. If not, complete the Merchant Signup Form.
• Familiarity with EBANX Direct - This setup follows the same general structure as other payment methods, with a few unique parameters.

How it works

• Customer selects Sencillito - At checkout, your customer selects Sencillito as their payment method.
• Generate payment voucher - EBANX generates a payment voucher that includes a reference code and the amount to be paid.
• Customer pays at Sencillito locations - Your customer visits a nearby Sencillito location, presents the voucher, and completes the payment in cash.
• Payment confirmation - Once the payment is made, Sencillito processes it, and EBANX receives confirmation of the transaction.
• Merchant notified - EBANX updates the payment status and notifies you so that you can fulfill your order.

This process provides a convenient, cash-based payment solution for customers in Chile who prefer to pay in person.

Instructions

Follow the steps below.

1. Select your environment

   Select the appropriate environment for your integration. Use the sandbox environment for testing, or the production environment for live transactions. Use the URL for your HTTP requests based on your selection.

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   https://sandbox.ebanx.com/ws/direct

2. Define your parameters

   With Sencillito, customers are redirected to a secure third-party website to complete the payment quickly and safely. To obtain this redirection link, call the ws/direct endpoint with the following required fields:

   Basic parameters:

   Parameter	Description
   operation	Set to request
   integration_key	Your EBANX integration key
   payment_type_code	Set to sencillito
   country	Set to cl for Chile.

   Customer data:

   Parameter	Description
   name	Customer name
   email	Customer email
   phone_number	Customer phone number
   document	Customer's valid document number

   Charge parameters:

   Parameter	Description
   merchant_payment_code	Unique merchant payment code
   currency_code	Supported values: CLP and USD
   amount_total	Total amount to be charged

3. Sample request

   Use the following example to initiate a request.

   curl -L -X POST 'https://sandbox.ebanx.com/ws/direct' \
   -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
   --data-raw '{
       "integration_key": "{{integratio_key}}",
       "operation": "request",
       "payment": {
           "name": "José Silva",
           "email": "josechile@example.com",
           "phone_number": "0405777687",
           "country": "cl",
           "document": "9882884-2",
           "payment_type_code": "sencillito",  // Set to 'sencillito'.
           "merchant_payment_code": "0x0W28D03-CL-T05",
           "currency_code": "CLP",
           "amount_total": "100"
       }
   }'

4. Sample response

   A successful request returns a response like the example below, with the third-party website link provided in the payment.redirect_url parameter.

   {
     "payment": {
       "hash": "5efde1e8eef71eb5eb68ebfbea4fd07410c4f4f82fe18924",
       "country": "cl",
       "merchant_payment_code": "0x0W28D03-CL-T05",
       "order_number": null,
       "status": "PE",
       "status_date": null,
       "open_date": "2020-07-02 13:32:24",
       "confirm_date": null,
       "transfer_date": null,
       "amount_br": "100.00",
       "amount_ext": "100.00",
       "amount_iof": "0.00",
       "amount_ext_requested": "100.00",
       "currency_rate": "1.0000",
       "currency_ext": "CLP",
       "due_date": "2020-07-05",
       "instalments": "1",
       "payment_type_code": "sencillito",
       "redirect_url": "https://sandbox.ebanx.com/ws/redirect/execute?hash=5efde1e8eef71eb5eb68ebfbea4fd07410c4f4f82fe18924",
       "pre_approved": false,
       "capture_available": null
     },
     "status": "SUCCESS",
     "redirect_url": "https://sandbox.ebanx.com/ws/redirect/execute?hash=5efde1e8eef71eb5eb68ebfbea4fd07410c4f4f82fe18924"
   }
   
   
   At this stage, the payment will appear as pending (PE) in your

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5. Redirect customer to the returned URL

   Redirect your customer to the URL returned in the parameter redirect_url. After the redirection, your customer will be at a third-party website with all the necessary purchase details to finalize their payment securely and easily.

   Testing Sencillito in a sandbox environment

   In our Sandbox environment, we provide a Sencillito simulation interface to test bank transfer payments. This mock interface allows you to simulate different payment outcomes:

   • Simulate Authorized = YES: Confirms the payment as successful.
   • Simulate Authorized = NO: Denies the payment.
   • Leave Pending: Leaves the payment in a pending state.

   This simulation mimics the real production flow, where users are redirected to their Internet Banking to complete transactions, enabling you to thoroughly test authorized and unauthorized payments.

   

6. Monitor payment for status changes

   Notifications

   • EBANX will send a notification whenever a payment status changes.

   • Make sure your system is set up to receive notifications from EBANX for any changes in payment status.

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   Status

   • After receiving a notification that status has changed, retrieve the payment status.

   • When a payment is confirmed, the status will change from pending (PE) to confirmed (CO). If the customer does not complete the payment, the status will eventually change to cancelled (CA).

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7. Congratulations!

   You have succesfully integrated Sencillito.

   For more information, refer to the

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Resources

Use the following resources when testing in your sandbox environment.

Sample Cards

Click here to view mock card data to validate your payment integration.

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API Reference

Click here to access detailed API documentation to integrate efficiently.

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Mock Customer Data

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Error Codes

Click here to review common error codes to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.

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Still need help?

We hope this article was helpful. If you still have questions, you can explore the following options:

• Merchant support: Contact our support team at sales.engineering@ebanx.com for assistance.
• Not a partner yet? Please complete the Merchant Signup Form, and our commercial team will reach out to you.