Merchant Onboarding API Pack
Verify, onboard, and activate merchants and sellers with a pre-built KYB workflow — PAN, GST, bank, and business checks in one bundle.
What You Can Achieve
"Verify a merchant's identity, business, and bank account — and activate them for payments — in under 10 minutes, with zero manual document review."
What You Get
Every API in this pack, what it does, and why it's included.
PAN Verification API
See API docs →What it does:Verify the merchant proprietor's or director's PAN and fetch identity details.
Why it's in this pack:First step in any KYB flow — confirms who owns the business before verifying the business itself.
GST Verification API
See API docs →What it does:Validate GSTIN and fetch business name, address, and filing status.
Why it's in this pack:GST number is the fastest way to verify a business's existence, category, and compliance standing.
Bank Verification (Penny Drop) API
See API docs →What it does:Confirm the merchant's settlement bank account is active and the name matches.
Why it's in this pack:Required before activating payment settlements — prevents fraudulent account substitution.
Aadhaar Verification API
See API docs →What it does:Verify the merchant's identity with Aadhaar OTP for sole proprietors.
Why it's in this pack:Adds biometric-linked identity for unregistered merchants and sole proprietors who may not have GST.
How it works
Merchant enters mobile number — OTP authentication
PAN Verification — confirm proprietor identity
GST Verification — validate business & filing status
Bank Account Verification — penny-drop settlement account
Merchant activated for payments — instant settlement configured
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this pack work for ONDC seller onboarding?+
Yes. The Merchant Onboarding Pack is pre-validated for ONDC seller KYB requirements including GST validation, PAN verification, and bank account confirmation.
Can I onboard unregistered merchants without GST?+
Yes. For sole proprietors without GST, the pack falls back to PAN + Aadhaar verification for identity and the bank verification for payment activation.
How fast is the penny-drop bank verification?+
Real-time, typically under 3 seconds. The API returns account holder name and active status in the same call.
Is there directory lookup for business type?+
GST verification returns business type (proprietor, partnership, LLP, etc.), registration date, and address — no separate MCA lookup needed for most cases.
Need a Ready-Made Verification App?
Skip building. Eko Shield gives you a complete KYC & compliance system out of the box.

Related solutions
Get API Access Now
Sign up now and start integrating in minutes. Our team will help you go live quickly.
- Sandbox access in minutes
- Dedicated integration support
- Comprehensive documentation
- 99.9% uptime guarantee
Get API Access
Get started in 10 minutes