VTU API for Airtime, Data (MTN SME, Glo, Airtel & 9mobile), Cable TV (DSTv, GOTv & Startimes) Subscription and Electricity Bills Payment in Nigeria

The VTU API is an HTTPS GET API that allows you (developers) to integrate all virtual top-up (VTU) and bills payment services available on the VTU.ng platform with your application (websites, desktop apps & mobile apps). You can also start your own VTU business by integrating our VTU API and reselling our services in Nigeria.

As an API user, you will enjoy even cheaper prices. You will get 1GB at ₦249; 3% discounts on airtime; 1.5% discounts on cable TV subscription; 1% discounts on electricity bills payment; and ₦0.00 service fees. Please see pricing for more information.

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Here, you will get all premium recharge APIs. From airtime vending API (recharge cards API) to data reselling API to bills payment API. All failed orders are refunded automatically. We are unarguably the best VTU API provider in Nigeria.

Note: You must have a reseller account with us to use our API.

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Contents

API Integration
API BASE URL
Authentication
Request Methods
Response
Available Products and Services on the VTU.ng API
How to Get VTU.ng Wallet Balance via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Getting Wallet Balance]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
How to Purchase Airtime via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Purchasing Airtime]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
How to Purchase Data via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Purchasing Data]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
How to Verify Customers via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Verifying Customers]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
How to Purchase Cable TV via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Purchasing Cable TV]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
How to Purchase Electricity via VTU.ng HTTP API
Parameters
Example [Purchasing Electricity]
Sample Response on Success
Sample Response on Failure
Response Codes

API Integration

Unfortunately, we currently do not have the Sandbox environment where you can do your tests but don’t get frightened, our HTTPS GET API is very easy to integrate. With the help of our super free VTU API documentation below, you can safely write your codes, believing that it will work and it will work as long as it’s about our simple yet robust API.

API BASE URL

The Live API BASE URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/

Authentication

The VTU.ng API uses Basic Authentication. You need to always pass your username and password as part of the URL parameters. Your connection is secure.

Request Methods

All request methods are GET. You can also use cURL.

Response

All responses from the VTU.ng API are returned in JSON format.

Available Products and Services on the VTU.ng API include:

  1. Balance
  2. Airtime
  3. Data
  4. Customer Verification
  5. Cable TV
  6. Electricity

How to Get VTU.ng Wallet Balance via VTU.ng HTTP API

Wallet Balance Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/balance

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account

Example [Getting Wallet Balance]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/balance?username=Frank&password=123456

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Wallet balance successfully retrieved","data":{"balance":"120067.65","currency":"NGN"}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"invalid_username","message":"Unknown username. Check again or try your email address.","data":null}

Airtime Recharge API – How to Purchase Airtime (MTN, Glo, Airtel & 9mobile) via VTU.ng HTTP API

Airtime Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/airtime

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account
phone07045461790The phone number that will receive the airtime
network_idmtnThe network_id is used to make each network unique. They include mtn, glo, airtel and etisalat. Notice that they are all in small letters.
amount2000The amount of airtime you want to purchase

Example [Purchasing Airtime]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/airtime?username=Frank&password=123456&phone=07045461790&network_id=mtn&amount=2000

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Airtime successfully delivered","data":{"network":"MTN","phone":"07045461790","amount":"NGN2000","order_id":"3100"}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"failure","message":"Your wallet balance (NGN1067.65) is insufficient to make this airtime purchase of NGN2000","order_id":"3289"}

Data Reseller API – How to Purchase Data (MTN, Glo, Airtel & 9mobile) via VTU.ng HTTP API

This endpoint provides you with the ultimate solution to all your data API questions like CG Data API; MTN SME Data Reseller API; Airtel Edusuite Corporate Data Gifting API; Glo Corporate Data Gifting API; MTN Corporate Data Gifting API; Airtel SME Data API; 9mobile Corporate Data Gifting API; Glo SME Data API.

Data Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/data

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account
phone07045461790The phone number that will receive the data
network_idmtnThe network_id is used to make each network unique. They include mtn, glo, airtel and etisalat. Notice that they are all in small letters.
variation_idM1024The variation ID of the data plan you want to purchase. They are as follows:
500 = MTN SME Data 500MB – 30 Days
M1024 = MTN SME Data 1GB – 30 Days
M2024 = MTN SME Data 2GB – 30 Days
3000 = MTN SME Data 3GB – 30 Days
5000 = MTN SME Data 5GB – 30 Days
10000 = MTN SME Data 10GB – 30 Days
mtn-20hrs-1500 = MTN Data 6GB – 7 Days
mtn-30gb-8000 = MTN Data 30GB – 30 Days
mtn-40gb-10000 = MTN Data 40GB – 30 Days
mtn-75gb-15000 = MTN Data 75GB – 30 Days
glo100x = Glo Data 1GB – 5 Nights
glo200x = Glo Data 1.25GB – 1 Day (Sunday)
G500 = Glo Data 1.35GB – 14 Days
G2000 = Glo Data 5.8GB – 30 Days
G1000 = Glo Data 2.9GB – 30 Days
G2500 = Glo Data 7.7GB – 30 Days
G3000 = Glo Data 10GB – 30 Days
G4000 = Glo Data 13.25GB – 30 Days
G5000 = Glo Data 18.25GB – 30 Days
G8000 = Glo Data 29.5GB – 30 Days
glo10000 = Glo Data 50GB – 30 Days
AIRTEL500MB = Airtel Data 500MB (Gift) – 30 Days
AIRTEL1GB = Airtel Data 1GB (Gift) – 30 Days
AIRTEL2GB = Airtel Data 2GB (Gift)– 30 Days
AIRTEL5GB = Airtel Data 5GB (Gift)– 30 Days
AIRTEL10GB = Airtel Data 10GB (Gift)– 30 Days
AIRTEL15GB = Airtel Data 15GB (Gift)– 30 Days
AIRTEL20GB = Airtel Data 20GB (Gift)– 30 Days
airt-1100 = Airtel Data 1.5GB – 30 Days
airt-1300 = Airtel Data 2GB – 30 Days
airt-1650 = Airtel Data 3GB – 30 Days
airt-2200 = Airtel Data 4.5GB – 30 Days
airt-3300 = Airtel Data 10GB – 30 Days
airt-5500 = Airtel Data 20GB – 30 Days
airt-11000 = Airtel Data 40GB – 30 Days
airt-330x = Airtel Data 1GB – 1 Day
airt-550 = Airtel Data 750MB – 14 Days
airt-1650-2 = Airtel Data 6GB – 7 Days
9MOB1000 = 9mobile Data 1GB – 30 Days
9MOB34500 = 9mobile Data 2.5GB – 30 Days
9MOB8000 = 9mobile Data 11.5GB – 30 Days
9MOB5000 = 9mobile Data 15GB – 30 Days

Please see the data pricing.
portedYesThis is an optional field that is used to specify whether a phone number was ported from its original network to another.
Yes = Phone Number was ported (the phone number validation system would be bypassed)
No = Phone Number is not ported (optional)

Example [Purchasing Data]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/data?username=Frank&password=123456&phone=07045461790&network_id=mtn&variation_id=M1024

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Data successfully delivered","data":{"network":"MTN","data_plan":"MTN Data 1GB (SME) – 30 Days","phone":"07045461790","amount":"NGN259","order_id":"2443"}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"failure","message":"Invalid data variation_id. Please, crosscheck and enter the correct variation_id.","order_id":"3456"}

Meter Number and IUC/Smartcard Number Verification API – How to Verify Customers via VTU.ng HTTP API

We advise that you always verify the customer’s details before submitting requests to purchase the service (cable TV or electricity). The VTU.ng customer verification endpoint allows you to get the customer’s full name, address, and many more.

Customer Verification Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/verify-customer

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account
customer_id62418234034This is either the customer’s smartcard number or the meter number
service_idikeja-electricThe service_id is unique for all cable TV and electricity services. They include dstv, gotv, startimes, abuja-electric, eko-electric, ibadan-electric, ikeja-electric, jos-electric, kaduna-electric, kano-electric and portharcout-electric. Notice that they are all in small letters.
variation_idprepaidThe meter type of the electricity company. This is only required for verifying the electricity customers and not required for cable TV customer verification.

Example [Verifying Customers]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/verify-customer?username=Frank&password=123456&customer_id=62418234034&service_id=ikeja-electric&variation_id=prepaid

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Customer details successfully retrieved","data":{"customer_id":"62418234034","customer_name":"FIRSTNAME LASTNAME","customer_address":"10 Example Street, Town, State","customer_arrears":"0.00","decoder_status":null,"decoder_due_date":null,"decoder_balance":null}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"failure","message":"Invalid Meter Number"}

Cable TV Bills Payment API – How to Purchase/Subscribe Cable TV (DSTv, GOTv & Startimes) via VTU.ng HTTP API

Cable TV Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/tv

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account
phone07045461790The phone number that will be stored for reference. REQUIRED
service_idgotvThe service_id is used to make each cable TV unique. They include dstv, gotv, and startimes. Notice that they are all in small letters.
smartcard_number7032400086The smartcard/IUC number of the decoder that should be subscribed
variation_idgotv-maxThe variation ID of the cable TV package/bouquet you want to purchase. They are as follows:
dstv-padi = DStv Padi
dstv-yanga = DStv Yanga
dstv-confam = DStv Confam
dstv6 = DStv Asia
dstv79 = DStv Compact
dstv7 = DStv Compact Plus
dstv3 = DStv Premium
dstv10 = DStv Premium Asia
dstv9 = DStv Premium-French
confam-extra = DStv Confam + ExtraView
yanga-extra = DStv Yanga + ExtraView
padi-extra = DStv Padi + ExtraView
com-asia = DStv Compact + Asia
dstv30 = DStv Compact + Extra View
com-frenchtouch = DStv Compact + French Touch
dstv33 = DStv Premium – Extra View
dstv40 = DStv Compact Plus – Asia
com-frenchtouch-extra = DStv Compact + French Touch + ExtraView
com-asia-extra = DStv Compact + Asia + ExtraView
dstv43 = DStv Compact Plus + French Plus
complus-frenchtouch = DStv Compact Plus + French Touch
dstv45 = DStv Compact Plus – Extra View
complus-french-extraview = DStv Compact Plus + FrenchPlus + Extra View
dstv47 = DStv Compact + French Plus
dstv48 = DStv Compact Plus + Asia + ExtraView
dstv61 = DStv Premium + Asia + Extra View
dstv62 = DStv Premium + French + Extra View
hdpvr-access-service = DStv HDPVR Access Service
frenchplus-addon = DStv French Plus Add-on
asia-addon = DStv Asian Add-on
frenchtouch-addon = DStv French Touch Add-on
extraview-access = ExtraView Access
french11 = DStv French 11
gotv-smallie = GOtv Smallie
gotv-jinja = GOtv Jinja
gotv-jolli = GOtv Jolli
gotv-max = GOtv Max
gotv-supa = GOtv Supa
nova = Startimes Nova
basic = Startimes Basic
smart = Startimes Smart
classic = Startimes Classic
super = Startimes Super


Please see cable TV pricing.

Example [Purchasing Cable TV]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/tv?username=Frank&password=123456&phone=07045461790&service_id=gotv&smartcard_number=7032400086&variation_id=gotv-max

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Cable TV subscription successfully delivered","data":{"cable_tv":"GOtv","subscription_plan":"GOtv Max","smartcard_number":"7032400086","phone":"07045461790","amount":"NGN3280","amount_charged":"NGN3247.2","service_fee":"NGN0.00","order_id":"2876"}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"failure","message":"Invalid Smartcard Number","order_id":"3652"}

Electricity Bills Payment API – How to Purchase/Pay Electricity Bills in Nigeria via VTU.ng HTTP API

You can purchase electricity through our API and get an instant token for prepaid meters.

Electricity Endpoint URL: https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/electricity

Request Method: GET

Parameters

Field NameExample ValueDescription
usernameFrankThe login username/email for your VTU.ng account
password123456The login password for your VTU.ng account
phone07045461790The phone number that will be stored for reference. REQUIRED
meter_number62418234034The meter number you want to purchase electricity for
service_idikeja-electricThe service_id is used to make each electricity company unique. They are as follows:
abuja-electric = Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)
eko-electric = Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)
ibadan-electric = Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
ikeja-electric = Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)
jos-electric = Jos Electricity Distribution PLC (JEDplc)
kaduna-electric = Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO)
kano-electric = Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO)
portharcourt-electric = Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED)
variation_idprepaidThe meter type of electricity company you want to purchase. It is either prepaid or postpaid
amount8000The amount of electricity you want to purchase

Example [Purchasing Electricity]

https://vtu.ng/wp-json/api/v1/electricity?username=Frank&password=123456&phone=07045461790&meter_number=62418234034&service_id=ikeja-electric&variation_id=prepaid&amount=3000

Sample Response on Success

{"code":"success","message":"Electricity bill successfully paid","data":{"electricity":"Ikeja (IKEDC)","meter_number":"62418234034","token":"Token: 5345 8765 3456 3456 1232","units":"47.79kwH","phone":"07045461790","amount":"NGN3000","amount_charged":"NGN2970","order_id":"4324"}}

Sample Response on Failure

{"code":"failure","message":"Invalid Meter Number","order_id":"3907"}

Response Codes

CodeDescription
successThe order succeeded and was delivered.
processingThe order is currently processing. It may still be delivered or refunded.
failureThe order failed and your VTU.ng wallet was refunded automatically.
empty_usernameThe username field is empty.
empty_passwordThe password field is empty.
invalid_usernameUnknown username. Check again or try your email address.
Incorrect_passwordThe password you entered for the username is incorrect.
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