Bolt Connection API

This section will walk you through the charges API to complete your payment flow, including

• Create Bolt Connection to connect your server to Beam Bolt device
• Delete Bolt Connection to disconnect your server from Beam Bolt device
• Get Bolt Connection to ensure the connection’s validity

You can see the API reference for Bolt Connection at Bolt API Specification.

Create Bolt Connection (Connect to Beam Bolt)

After Beam Bolt enters Paired Mode, a Pairing Code and expiry time will be displayed on the device. You can then connect your server to this Beam Bolt device with Create Bolt Connection API.

Example Request for Pairing Code “123456”:

POST https://api.beamcheckout.com/api/v1/bolt-connections
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Basic {{yourMerchantId}} {{yourApiKey}}
 
{
  "pairingCode": "123456"
}

Here is an example flow on how to connect to Beam Bolt:

Delete Bolt Connection (Disconnect from Beam Bolt)

You can disconnect your server from Beam Bolt device with Delete Bolt Connection API.

Get Bolt Connection (Ensure Connection Validity)

You can ensure the connection’s validity with Get Bolt Connection API.