Automate your payment terminal ordering, tracking, and fulfillment with DCCSupply's API integration.
DCCSupply's API service connects your internal systems, websites, or reseller platforms directly to our inventory, order management, and deployment infrastructure. Built for payment processors, ISVs, and enterprise merchants using our PIG (Personal Inventory Group) deployment service, the API eliminates manual order entry, provides real-time product and inventory data, and gives you complete control over the customer experience.
Who this is for:
- Payment processors deploying terminals to merchant portfolios
- ISVs integrating payment hardware ordering into their platforms
- Resellers managing large-scale terminal deployments
- Enterprise merchants with custom procurement systems
What you can automate:
- Product catalog access: Pull real-time product details, specifications, pricing, and availability for terminals, PIN pads, stands, and accessories from PAX, Ingenico, Dejavoo, Verifone, and other major brands
- Order creation: Submit orders programmatically with custom shipping addresses, encryption specifications, and configuration requirements
- Order status tracking: Retrieve real-time order status, fulfillment updates, and shipment tracking information
- Inventory visibility: Check stock levels before placing orders to avoid backorders and delays
Why it matters: API integration can cut development time by up to 50% compared to manual processes or semi-integrated solutions, and significantly reduces transaction times and costs. For businesses deploying hundreds or thousands of terminals, automation means faster time-to-market, fewer errors, and better end-customer experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PIG (Personal Inventory Group) deployment?
PIG is DCCSupply's white-label deployment service. We maintain dedicated inventory for your business, pre-configure and encrypt terminals to your processor specifications, and ship directly to your merchants or locations under your branding. The API integration extends PIG by allowing you to automate ordering, tracking, and inventory management through your own systems.
Who should use the API integration?
The API is designed for businesses processing high volumes of terminal orders through DCCSupply's PIG service. Ideal users include payment processors deploying terminals to merchant portfolios, ISVs embedding hardware ordering into their software platforms, resellers managing large deployments, and enterprise merchants with custom procurement or ERP systems. If you're placing orders manually or through email/phone, API integration can save significant time and reduce errors.
What API endpoints are available?
DCCSupply's API currently supports four core functions:
- GET /products: Retrieve product catalog details including model numbers, specifications, pricing, and availability
- POST /orders: Create new orders with shipping details, configuration requirements, and encryption specifications
- GET /orders/{order_id}: Retrieve order status, fulfillment progress, and tracking information
- GET /tracking/{order_id}: Access carrier tracking numbers and shipment details
Additional endpoints may be available based on your specific deployment needs. Contact your sales representative to discuss custom requirements.
What technical requirements are needed to integrate?
The API uses RESTful architecture with JSON request/response formatting over HTTPS. You'll need:
- HTTPS-capable server or application to make API calls
- API credentials (provided by DCCSupply during onboarding)
- Ability to store and transmit API keys securely
- Development resources to build integration logic into your systems
DCCSupply provides API documentation, sample code, and technical support during implementation.
How long does API integration take?
Implementation timelines vary based on your technical environment and requirements. Simple integrations (pulling product data and submitting orders) typically take 2-4 weeks. More complex integrations involving ERP systems, custom workflows, or multi-location deployments may take 4-8 weeks. DCCSupply provides technical support and documentation to accelerate the process.
Is there a cost for API access?
API access is included for businesses using DCCSupply's PIG deployment services. There are no separate API licensing fees. Standard PIG service fees and product pricing apply. Contact your sales representative or call 847-266-1220 x1 to discuss PIG service pricing and API onboarding.
What authentication and security measures are in place?
The API uses API key authentication transmitted via HTTPS. All communication is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher. API keys should be stored securely and never exposed in client-side code or public repositories. DCCSupply follows PCI DSS compliance standards and is a PCI-validated P2PE encryption house.
What are the rate limits?
Rate limits are established during onboarding based on your expected order volume and use case. Typical limits accommodate high-volume deployment scenarios. Contact DCCSupply if you anticipate exceeding standard rate limits or need dedicated API capacity.
What support is available during and after implementation?
DCCSupply provides technical documentation, sample code, and direct support from our API integration team during implementation. After launch, you'll have access to our technical support team via phone (847-266-1220) and email. Your dedicated sales representative remains your primary point of contact for service questions and account management.
Can I test the API before going live?
Yes. DCCSupply provides a sandbox environment for testing API calls, order creation, and response handling before processing live orders. The sandbox mirrors production functionality, allowing you to validate your integration without affecting real inventory or fulfillment.
How do I get started?
Contact your DCCSupply sales representative or call 847-266-1220 x1 to start the conversation. We'll discuss your deployment volume, technical requirements, and timeline. Once approved for PIG services, we'll provide API credentials, documentation, and technical support to guide your integration.
Sources
- Finix: Top 3 Benefits of Using One Payments API Integration
- NWS Digital: Integrating Financial Operations with APIs