Getting Started with Visa Platforms Login API

The Visa Platforms Login API provides comprehensive user management capabilities that enable integration across Visa's digital platforms. This API allows developers to implement authentication and user management functions for seamless access to Visa services. Integration with this API streamlines user login processes and enhances security across multiple Visa platform touchpoints.

Prerequisites

Before integrating with the Visa Platforms Login API, ensure you have:

  • Valid OAuth2 client credentials with appropriate scopes
  • Site ID configuration for specific Visa platform domains
  • OFAC screening integration setup for user validation
  • Message Level Encryption (MLE) capability for external guest enrollments
  • Integration capability with your existing user management systems

Required Permissions

The API requires specific OAuth2 scopes beyond standard company permissions:

  • USER_RW - User read/write operations
  • SYSTEM_USER_RW - System-level user operations
  • USER_REGISTRATION_GUEST - Guest user enrollment
  • MIGRATE_USERS - User migration operations
  • SYSTEM_REMOVE_USER - Account deletion capabilities
  • RE_VALIDATE_USER - User revalidation processes

Sandbox Access

Multiple test environments are available for development and testing:

  • QA Environment: https://aws-ingress-ie-qa-gmap.visa.com
  • Sandbox Sites: Regional domains including rvcom-qa.visa.com, br.rvcom-qa.visa.com
  • Review Environment: CTE/Sandbox domains such as review.visa.com, au.review.visa.com

Making Your First API Call

Follow these steps to make your initial API call:

  1. Obtain OAuth2 access token with appropriate scopes
  2. Configure Site ID for your target Visa platform
  3. Test connectivity using the /connection/test-all endpoint
  4. Perform initial user search or registration based on your use case

Target Audience

This API is designed for:

  • Primary Audience: Financial institutions, banks, and authorized Visa partners
  • Secondary Audience: Internal Visa systems and applications
  • User Types: System administrators, application developers, concierge users, and automated systems requiring user management functionality

Expected Outcomes

Successful integration with the Visa Platforms Login API enables:

  • Seamless user onboarding and management across Visa platforms
  • Enhanced security through MFA and authentication controls
  • Streamlined guest user experiences with minimal friction
  • Efficient administrative oversight and user support capabilities
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards