Recharge Platform Solution
Launch a full mobile and DTH recharge business without building individual operator integrations. Auto operator detection, real-time processing, webhook callbacks, and commission tracking — through a single REST API.
The Problem: Operator Integrations Are Expensive
Launching a recharge platform used to mean months of integration work. Each telecom operator — Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, MTNL — has its own API, its own authentication, its own response format, and its own commercial terms. Multiply that by DTH providers and you're looking at:
- 6+ months of integration work — negotiating contracts, building connections, maintaining each operator's API separately
- Multiple commercial relationships — different commission structures, different settlement cycles, different support contacts
- Fragmented transaction logs — no unified view across operators, complex reconciliation
- Ongoing maintenance overhead — every operator API change requires updating your integration
- Complex compliance — understanding each operator's rules for refunds, reversals, and disputes
API Express solves all of this with a single, unified recharge API.
The Solution: One API for Every Operator
The Recharge Platform solution uses three API Express APIs working together:
All Major Operators, One Endpoint
Every recharge request goes to the same endpoint — whether it's a Jio prepaid top-up in Mumbai or a Tata Play DTH recharge in Chennai. Our infrastructure routes to the correct operator automatically.
Prepaid Mobile Networks
DTH Providers
'auto' as the operator and our API detects the correct network and telecom circle for any number — including MNP-ported numbers. No manual operator selection needed.How the Workflow Works
Your app collects the 10-digit mobile number (or DTH subscriber ID). No operator selection needed — auto-detection handles it.
Telecom Operator API identifies the current operator and circle in under 100ms. The correct plan catalogue is fetched automatically.
Your app displays the correct plans for the user's operator and circle. User selects and confirms the recharge.
If the user pays via wallet, UPI, or bank transfer, UPI / Bank Verification API validates the account or VPA before debiting.
Mobile Recharge API routes the transaction to the correct operator network in real time. Response typically returns within 1 second.
Webhook callbacks notify your endpoint of final status. Commission is logged automatically based on operator and plan type. Real-time view on your dashboard.
Who This Solution Is For
Launch a full recharge platform without building operator integrations. Focus on UX and marketing — we handle the transaction infrastructure.
Add recharge as an additional revenue stream. Users top up from wallet balance. Zero infrastructure cost, instant commission tracking.
Power high-volume recharge terminals and distribution networks. Bulk recharge API supports 10,000 transactions per batch. Real-time settlement.
Offer mobile recharge as a reward redemption option. High-engagement reward with no physical fulfilment. Instant fulfilment to any Indian number.
Why This Solution Works
- Single integration for all operators — Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, MTNL, Tata Play, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Airtel Digital TV, D2H — all through one endpoint
- MNP-accurate detection — Live mobile number portability records ensure correct routing even after number porting
- Real-time processing — Sub-second API response with operator confirmation in 5-30 seconds
- Webhook callbacks — Instant notifications on transaction status change without polling
- Automatic commission tracking — Per-transaction commission logged based on operator and plan
- Bulk recharge support — Up to 10,000 recharges per batch for B2B workflows
- Automatic refund on failure — Failed transactions never charged; auto-reversal within 24-72 hours
What You Need to Get Started
Getting live with this solution requires three things:
- API Express account — Free signup, 1,000 free API calls, no credit card. Get your key →
- Backend integration — 1-2 days of engineering work for a working integration. Code samples in Node.js, Python, PHP, and cURL make this fast.
- User-facing UI — Operator selection (optional with auto-detection), plan catalogue display, and payment flow. Your platform handles the front-end.
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Ready to Launch Your Recharge Platform?
Start free with 1,000 API calls across Recharge, Operator, and Bank Verification APIs. Integrate in under a day, go live in a week.
Common Questions
Quick answers about the Recharge Platform solution.
A recharge platform solution is a pre-integrated API stack that lets businesses launch mobile and DTH recharge services without building individual operator integrations. It handles operator detection, transaction routing, real-time processing, and commission tracking through a single API.
All major Indian telecom operators (Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, MTNL) across all 22 telecom circles, plus all major DTH providers (Tata Play, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Airtel Digital TV, D2H). Mobile and DTH recharges are handled through the same endpoint.
Most platforms launch in under a week. First API integration takes under a day. Production-grade deployment with error handling, webhooks, and dashboard integration typically takes 5-7 business days.
No. API Express handles all operator integrations on your behalf. You use one API key to access every operator and DTH provider. This eliminates the need for individual contracts, separate integration code, and multiple support relationships.
Every recharge transaction logs the commission earned based on the operator and plan. Commissions are aggregated in real time on your dashboard and settled monthly. Different operators have different commission structures which are handled transparently.
Failed recharges return structured error responses with specific error codes. Failed transactions are never charged. Webhooks notify your endpoint of failure so you can retry or notify the user. Auto-reversal of failed transactions happens within 24-72 hours.
Launch Your Recharge Platform in Under a Week
1,000 free API calls, all 10+ operators, real-time processing. Same key works for all three APIs. Live in under a day.