---
title: "Process a payout"
method: POST
path: "/pay-out"
tags: ["Faster Payments"]
---

# Process a payout

`POST /pay-out`

Execute a payment to one of your customers from your Acquired-managed account.

## Headers

- `Company-Id` string, uuid
- `Mid` string, uuid

## Request body

- object
  - `transaction` object
    - `order_id` string, required — Unique reference assigned by you for the payment request.
    - `amount` number, float, required — The amount to be transferred to your payee bank account.
    - `currency` 'gbp', required — ISO 4217 currency code in lower case.
  - `payment` object
    - `payee_id` string — Unique identifier assigned by Acquired.com for the payee record.
    - `reference` string — The reference to appear on the account holder's bank statement.
    - `sort_code` string — The sort code for the customer's bank account.
    - `account_number` string — The account number for the account.
    - `account_name` string — The name on the bank account.
  - `webhook_url` string, uri — Where we should send webhook notifications throughout the authorisation process.

## Response `201`

Created

- object
  - `status` 'pending'
  - `transaction_id` string, uuid — Unique identifier assigned by Acquired.com for the transaction record.

## Other responses

- `400` — An error occurred
- `401` — An error occurred
- `500` — Internal Server error

---

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