---
title: "Create a contact"
method: POST
path: "/contacts"
tags: ["contacts"]
---

# Create a contact

`POST /contacts`

## Request

- The document declares no server URL.
- Auth: HTTP bearer
- TypeScript: <https://skmtc.dev/hevn-inc/apis/hevn-api/docs/contacts/post.ts> (a function with typed inputs; its response is checked against the schema)

Create an idempotent reusable contact from either payment-account or on-chain details. Fields are validated for the selected account type before persistence.

## Headers

- `X-Hevn-Account` string, nullable: The client account to act for, as a `cl_…` id. Omit it to act as yourself.
- `Idempotency-Key` string, nullable: Your own key for this write, `^[A-Za-z0-9._:-]{1,128}$`. A retry with the same key replays the first answer; the same key with a different request is refused.

## Request body

- ContactCreateRequest
  - `name` string: Human-readable contact name.
  - `icon` string, nullable: HTTPS image URL or emoji://<emoji> reference displayed for this contact.
  - `currency` string, nullable: Destination currency.
  - `email` string, nullable: Email used to resolve an existing HEVN contact.
  - `crypto` ContactCryptoInput
    - `chain` 'eth' | 'bsc' | 'avax' | 'op' | 'arb' | 'pol' | 'sol' | 'base' | 'gnosis' | 'tron' | 'xrp' | 'zec' | 'doge' | 'ltc' | 'btc' | 'cardano' | 'bera' | 'sui' | 'near' | 'near_intents' | 'xlayer' | 'plasma' | 'ton' | 'stellar' | 'monad' | 'starknet' | 'aptos' | 'adi' | 'bch', required: Supported blockchain network code.
    - `token` string, required: Digital asset accepted by the contact address.
    - `address` string, required: On-chain destination address.
  - `account` union: Typed payment-account, email or on-chain destination.
    - PlatformOnchainAccountInput
      - `accountType` 'onchain': Selects the on-chain contact schema.
      - `email` string, nullable: Optional email associated with the destination wallet.
      - `walletAddress` string, required: On-chain destination address.
      - `chainId` 'eth' | 'bsc' | 'avax' | 'op' | 'arb' | 'pol' | 'sol' | 'base' | 'gnosis' | 'tron' | 'xrp' | 'zec' | 'doge' | 'ltc' | 'btc' | 'cardano' | 'bera' | 'sui' | 'near' | 'near_intents' | 'xlayer' | 'plasma' | 'ton' | 'stellar' | 'monad' | 'starknet' | 'aptos' | 'adi' | 'bch', required: Supported blockchain network code.
      - `currency` string, required: Digital asset the contact accepts.
    - PlatformEmailAccountInput
      - `accountType` 'email': Selects an existing contact by email.
      - `email` string, required: Email used to resolve the existing contact account.
    - BankAccountInput
      - `accountType` 'sepa' | 'swift' | 'ach' | 'uaefts' | 'fedwire' | 'rtp' | 'fednow' | 'pix' | 'spei' | 'pse' | 'breb' | 'transfers_3_0' | 'ukfps' | 'npp' | 'nip' | 'bdt_local' | 'bdt_ewallet' | 'bob_local' | 'brl_local' | 'cad_eft' | 'clp_local' | 'cny_alipay' | 'cny_wechatpay' | 'cop_local' | 'crc_local' | 'dkk_local' | 'dop_local' | 'dop_ewallet' | 'egp_local' | 'gtq_local' | 'gtq_ewallet' | 'hkd_fps' | 'hnl_local' | 'idr_local' | 'idr_ewallet' | 'ils_local' | 'inr_local' | 'inr_upi' | 'jmd_local' | 'jpy_local' | 'krw_local' | 'myr_local' | 'nok_local' | 'php_local' | 'php_ewallet' | 'pkr_raast' | 'pkr_ewallet' | 'pln_local' | 'sar_local' | 'sle_local' | 'thb_local' | 'try_fast' | 'tzs_local' | 'ugx_local' | 'vnd_local' | 'xof_local' | 'zmw_local', required: Local payment method used to reach the contact.
      - `currency` string, nullable: ISO 4217 destination currency code.
      - `bankName` string, nullable: Name of the destination financial institution; required for ACH and Fedwire contacts.
      - `bankAddress` BankAddressInput
        - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
        - `city` string, required: City or locality.
        - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
        - `postalCode` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
        - `country` string, required: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
      - `intermediaryBank` IntermediaryBankInput
        - `bic` string, required: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the intermediary institution.
        - `name` string, nullable: Name of the intermediary institution.
        - `address` BankAddressInput
          - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
          - `city` string, nullable: City or locality.
          - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
          - `postalCode` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
          - `country` string, nullable: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
        - `accountNumber` string, nullable: Account number used at the intermediary institution.
      - `accountHolderType` 'individual' | 'business'
      - `accountHolderFirstName` string, nullable: Legal given name of an individual holder.
      - `accountHolderLastName` string, nullable: Legal family name of an individual holder.
      - `accountHolderBusinessName` string, nullable: Registered name of a business holder.
      - `accountHolderName` string, nullable: Full holder name for payment methods using one field.
      - `holderIdType` 'passport' | 'national_id' | 'foreigner_id' | 'temporary_permit' | 'minor_id' | 'driving_license' | 'resident_card' | 'tax_id' | 'other'
      - `holderIdNumber` string, nullable: Government identifier number for the holder.
      - `holderTaxId` string, nullable: Tax identifier of the holder.
      - `holderNationality` string, nullable: ISO country code of the holder's nationality.
      - `iban` string, nullable: International account identifier without display separators.
      - `bic` string, nullable: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the destination institution.
      - `accountNumber` string, nullable: Domestic destination account number.
      - `routingNumber` string, nullable: Domestic routing or clearing number.
      - `pixKey` string, nullable: Brazil PIX destination key.
      - `pixKeyType` 'phone' | 'email' | 'tax_id' | 'random'
      - `paymentKey` string, nullable: Local payment key required by the selected method.
      - `financialInstitutionId` string, nullable: Institution identifier from the method directory.
      - `branchNumber` string, nullable: Destination institution branch identifier.
      - `accountKind` 'checking' | 'savings' | 'deposit' | 'salary' | 'other'
      - `phoneNumber` string, nullable: Phone number required by the selected local method.
  - `bank` ContactPaymentAccount: Legacy flat payment-account input without internal routing metadata.
    - `method` 'sepa' | 'swift' | 'ach' | 'uaefts' | 'fedwire' | 'rtp' | 'fednow' | 'pix' | 'spei' | 'pse' | 'breb' | 'transfers_3_0' | 'ukfps' | 'npp' | 'nip' | 'bdt_local' | 'bdt_ewallet' | 'bob_local' | 'brl_local' | 'cad_eft' | 'clp_local' | 'cny_alipay' | 'cny_wechatpay' | 'cop_local' | 'crc_local' | 'dkk_local' | 'dop_local' | 'dop_ewallet' | 'egp_local' | 'gtq_local' | 'gtq_ewallet' | 'hkd_fps' | 'hnl_local' | 'idr_local' | 'idr_ewallet' | 'ils_local' | 'inr_local' | 'inr_upi' | 'jmd_local' | 'jpy_local' | 'krw_local' | 'myr_local' | 'nok_local' | 'php_local' | 'php_ewallet' | 'pkr_raast' | 'pkr_ewallet' | 'pln_local' | 'sar_local' | 'sle_local' | 'thb_local' | 'try_fast' | 'tzs_local' | 'ugx_local' | 'vnd_local' | 'xof_local' | 'zmw_local', required
    - `currency` string, required: ISO 4217 currency code accepted by the contact account.
    - `fields` RequisiteFieldsInput
      - `iban` string, nullable: International account identifier without display separators.
      - `bic` string, nullable: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the destination institution.
      - `accountNumber` string, nullable: Domestic account number.
      - `routingNumber` string, nullable: Domestic routing or clearing number.
      - `pixKey` string, nullable: Brazil PIX destination key.
      - `pixKeyType` 'phone' | 'email' | 'tax_id' | 'random'
      - `paymentKey` string, nullable: Local payment key required by the selected method.
      - `financialInstitutionId` string, nullable: Institution identifier from the method directory.
      - `branchNumber` string, nullable: Destination institution branch identifier.
      - `accountKind` 'checking' | 'savings' | 'deposit' | 'salary' | 'other'
      - `phoneNumber` string, nullable: Phone number required by the selected local method.
    - `holder` RequisiteHolderInput, required
      - `type` 'individual' | 'business', required
      - `firstName` string, nullable: Legal given name of an individual holder.
      - `lastName` string, nullable: Legal family name of an individual holder.
      - `businessName` string, nullable: Registered legal name of a business holder.
      - `address` UserAddressInput: Provider-neutral postal address used across domain and API schemas.
        - `streetAddress` string, nullable: Street name and building number.
        - `addressLine2` string, nullable: Optional apartment, suite or unit.
        - `city` string, nullable: City or locality.
        - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
        - `country` 'AF' | 'AX' | 'AL' | 'DZ' | 'AS' | 'AD' | 'AO' | 'AI' | 'AQ' | 'AG' | 'AR' | 'AM' | 'AW' | 'AU' | 'AT' | 'AZ' | 'BS' | 'BH' | 'BD' | 'BB' | 'BY' | 'BE' | 'BZ' | 'BJ' | 'BM' | 'BT' | 'BO' | 'BQ' | 'BA' | 'BW' | 'BV' | 'BR' | 'IO' | 'BN' | 'BG' | 'BF' | 'BI' | 'CV' | 'KH' | 'CM' | 'CA' | 'KY' | 'CF' | 'TD' | 'CL' | 'CN' | 'CX' | 'CC' | 'CO' | 'KM' | 'CG' | 'CD' | 'CK' | 'CR' | 'CI' | 'HR' | 'CU' | 'CW' | 'CY' | 'CZ' | 'DK' | 'DJ' | 'DM' | 'DO' | 'EC' | 'EG' | 'SV' | 'GQ' | 'ER' | 'EE' | 'SZ' | 'ET' | 'FK' | 'FO' | 'FJ' | 'FI' | 'FR' | 'GF' | 'PF' | 'TF' | 'GA' | 'GM' | 'GE' | 'DE' | 'GH' | 'GI' | 'GR' | 'GL' | 'GD' | 'GP' | 'GU' | 'GT' | 'GG' | 'GN' | 'GW' | 'GY' | 'HT' | 'HM' | 'VA' | 'HN' | 'HK' | 'HU' | 'IS' | 'IN' | 'ID' | 'IR' | 'IQ' | 'IE' | 'IM' | 'IL' | 'IT' | 'JM' | 'JP' | 'JE' | 'JO' | 'KZ' | 'KE' | 'KI' | 'KP' | 'KR' | 'XK' | 'KW' | 'KG' | 'LA' | 'LV' | 'LB' | 'LS' | 'LR' | 'LY' | 'LI' | 'LT' | 'LU' | 'MO' | 'MG' | 'MW' | 'MY' | 'MV' | 'ML' | 'MT' | 'MH' | 'MQ' | 'MR' | 'MU' | 'YT' | 'MX' | 'FM' | 'MD' | 'MC' | 'MN' | 'ME' | 'MS' | 'MA' | 'MZ' | 'MM' | 'NA' | 'NR' | 'NP' | 'NL' | 'NC' | 'NZ' | 'NI' | 'NE' | 'NG' | 'NU' | 'NF' | 'MK' | 'MP' | 'NO' | 'OM' | 'PK' | 'PW' | 'PS' | 'PA' | 'PG' | 'PY' | 'PE' | 'PH' | 'PN' | 'PL' | 'PT' | 'PR' | 'QA' | 'RE' | 'RO' | 'RU' | 'RW' | 'BL' | 'SH' | 'KN' | 'LC' | 'MF' | 'PM' | 'VC' | 'WS' | 'SM' | 'ST' | 'SA' | 'SN' | 'RS' | 'SC' | 'SL' | 'SG' | 'SX' | 'SK' | 'SI' | 'SB' | 'SO' | 'ZA' | 'GS' | 'SS' | 'ES' | 'LK' | 'SD' | 'SR' | 'SJ' | 'SE' | 'CH' | 'SY' | 'TW' | 'TJ' | 'TZ' | 'TH' | 'TL' | 'TG' | 'TK' | 'TO' | 'TT' | 'TN' | 'TR' | 'TM' | 'TC' | 'TV' | 'UG' | 'UA' | 'AE' | 'GB' | 'US' | 'UM' | 'UY' | 'UZ' | 'VU' | 'VE' | 'VN' | 'VG' | 'VI' | 'WF' | 'EH' | 'YE' | 'ZM' | 'ZW': ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.
        - `zip` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
      - `idType` 'passport' | 'national_id' | 'foreigner_id' | 'temporary_permit' | 'minor_id' | 'driving_license' | 'resident_card' | 'tax_id' | 'other'
      - `idNumber` string, nullable: Government identifier number for the holder.
      - `taxId` string, nullable: Tax identifier of the holder.
      - `nationality` string, nullable: ISO country code of the holder's nationality.
    - `bankName` string, nullable: Name of the destination financial institution; required for ACH and Fedwire contacts.
    - `bankAddress` BankAddressInput
      - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
      - `city` string, nullable: City or locality.
      - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
      - `postalCode` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
      - `country` string, nullable: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
    - `intermediaryBank` IntermediaryBankInput
      - `bic` string, required: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the intermediary institution.
      - `name` string, nullable: Name of the intermediary institution.
      - `address` BankAddressInput
        - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
        - `city` string, nullable: City or locality.
        - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
        - `postalCode` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
        - `country` string, nullable: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
      - `accountNumber` string, nullable: Account number used at the intermediary institution.
    - `paymentReference` string, nullable: Reference or memo required by the contact.
  - `address` UserAddressInput: Provider-neutral postal address used across domain and API schemas.
    - `streetAddress` string, nullable: Street name and building number.
    - `addressLine2` string, nullable: Optional apartment, suite or unit.
    - `city` string, nullable: City or locality.
    - `state` string, nullable: State, province or administrative area.
    - `country` 'AF' | 'AX' | 'AL' | 'DZ' | 'AS' | 'AD' | 'AO' | 'AI' | 'AQ' | 'AG' | 'AR' | 'AM' | 'AW' | 'AU' | 'AT' | 'AZ' | 'BS' | 'BH' | 'BD' | 'BB' | 'BY' | 'BE' | 'BZ' | 'BJ' | 'BM' | 'BT' | 'BO' | 'BQ' | 'BA' | 'BW' | 'BV' | 'BR' | 'IO' | 'BN' | 'BG' | 'BF' | 'BI' | 'CV' | 'KH' | 'CM' | 'CA' | 'KY' | 'CF' | 'TD' | 'CL' | 'CN' | 'CX' | 'CC' | 'CO' | 'KM' | 'CG' | 'CD' | 'CK' | 'CR' | 'CI' | 'HR' | 'CU' | 'CW' | 'CY' | 'CZ' | 'DK' | 'DJ' | 'DM' | 'DO' | 'EC' | 'EG' | 'SV' | 'GQ' | 'ER' | 'EE' | 'SZ' | 'ET' | 'FK' | 'FO' | 'FJ' | 'FI' | 'FR' | 'GF' | 'PF' | 'TF' | 'GA' | 'GM' | 'GE' | 'DE' | 'GH' | 'GI' | 'GR' | 'GL' | 'GD' | 'GP' | 'GU' | 'GT' | 'GG' | 'GN' | 'GW' | 'GY' | 'HT' | 'HM' | 'VA' | 'HN' | 'HK' | 'HU' | 'IS' | 'IN' | 'ID' | 'IR' | 'IQ' | 'IE' | 'IM' | 'IL' | 'IT' | 'JM' | 'JP' | 'JE' | 'JO' | 'KZ' | 'KE' | 'KI' | 'KP' | 'KR' | 'XK' | 'KW' | 'KG' | 'LA' | 'LV' | 'LB' | 'LS' | 'LR' | 'LY' | 'LI' | 'LT' | 'LU' | 'MO' | 'MG' | 'MW' | 'MY' | 'MV' | 'ML' | 'MT' | 'MH' | 'MQ' | 'MR' | 'MU' | 'YT' | 'MX' | 'FM' | 'MD' | 'MC' | 'MN' | 'ME' | 'MS' | 'MA' | 'MZ' | 'MM' | 'NA' | 'NR' | 'NP' | 'NL' | 'NC' | 'NZ' | 'NI' | 'NE' | 'NG' | 'NU' | 'NF' | 'MK' | 'MP' | 'NO' | 'OM' | 'PK' | 'PW' | 'PS' | 'PA' | 'PG' | 'PY' | 'PE' | 'PH' | 'PN' | 'PL' | 'PT' | 'PR' | 'QA' | 'RE' | 'RO' | 'RU' | 'RW' | 'BL' | 'SH' | 'KN' | 'LC' | 'MF' | 'PM' | 'VC' | 'WS' | 'SM' | 'ST' | 'SA' | 'SN' | 'RS' | 'SC' | 'SL' | 'SG' | 'SX' | 'SK' | 'SI' | 'SB' | 'SO' | 'ZA' | 'GS' | 'SS' | 'ES' | 'LK' | 'SD' | 'SR' | 'SJ' | 'SE' | 'CH' | 'SY' | 'TW' | 'TJ' | 'TZ' | 'TH' | 'TL' | 'TG' | 'TK' | 'TO' | 'TT' | 'TN' | 'TR' | 'TM' | 'TC' | 'TV' | 'UG' | 'UA' | 'AE' | 'GB' | 'US' | 'UM' | 'UY' | 'UZ' | 'VU' | 'VE' | 'VN' | 'VG' | 'VI' | 'WF' | 'EH' | 'YE' | 'ZM' | 'ZW': ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.
    - `zip` string, nullable: Postal or ZIP code.
  - `isExternal` boolean, nullable: Whether the contact is outside the selected account.

## Response `201`

Successful Response

- ContactResponse
  - `id` string, required: Stable public identifier for this contact.
  - `name` string, required: Human-readable contact name.
  - `icon` string, nullable: HTTPS image URL or emoji://<emoji> contact icon reference.
  - `isExternal` boolean, required: Whether the contact is outside the selected account.
  - `createdAt` string, date-time, required: UTC timestamp when the contact was created.
  - `lastUsedAt` string, date-time, nullable: UTC timestamp when this contact was last used for a transfer or a successful fiat payout quote.
  - `email` string, nullable: Email associated with an existing HEVN contact.
  - `address` UserAddressOutput: Provider-neutral postal address used across domain and API schemas.
    - `streetAddress` string, nullable, required: Street name and building number.
    - `addressLine2` string, nullable, required: Optional apartment, suite or unit.
    - `city` string, nullable, required: City or locality.
    - `state` string, nullable, required: State, province or administrative area.
    - `country` 'AF' | 'AX' | 'AL' | 'DZ' | 'AS' | 'AD' | 'AO' | 'AI' | 'AQ' | 'AG' | 'AR' | 'AM' | 'AW' | 'AU' | 'AT' | 'AZ' | 'BS' | 'BH' | 'BD' | 'BB' | 'BY' | 'BE' | 'BZ' | 'BJ' | 'BM' | 'BT' | 'BO' | 'BQ' | 'BA' | 'BW' | 'BV' | 'BR' | 'IO' | 'BN' | 'BG' | 'BF' | 'BI' | 'CV' | 'KH' | 'CM' | 'CA' | 'KY' | 'CF' | 'TD' | 'CL' | 'CN' | 'CX' | 'CC' | 'CO' | 'KM' | 'CG' | 'CD' | 'CK' | 'CR' | 'CI' | 'HR' | 'CU' | 'CW' | 'CY' | 'CZ' | 'DK' | 'DJ' | 'DM' | 'DO' | 'EC' | 'EG' | 'SV' | 'GQ' | 'ER' | 'EE' | 'SZ' | 'ET' | 'FK' | 'FO' | 'FJ' | 'FI' | 'FR' | 'GF' | 'PF' | 'TF' | 'GA' | 'GM' | 'GE' | 'DE' | 'GH' | 'GI' | 'GR' | 'GL' | 'GD' | 'GP' | 'GU' | 'GT' | 'GG' | 'GN' | 'GW' | 'GY' | 'HT' | 'HM' | 'VA' | 'HN' | 'HK' | 'HU' | 'IS' | 'IN' | 'ID' | 'IR' | 'IQ' | 'IE' | 'IM' | 'IL' | 'IT' | 'JM' | 'JP' | 'JE' | 'JO' | 'KZ' | 'KE' | 'KI' | 'KP' | 'KR' | 'XK' | 'KW' | 'KG' | 'LA' | 'LV' | 'LB' | 'LS' | 'LR' | 'LY' | 'LI' | 'LT' | 'LU' | 'MO' | 'MG' | 'MW' | 'MY' | 'MV' | 'ML' | 'MT' | 'MH' | 'MQ' | 'MR' | 'MU' | 'YT' | 'MX' | 'FM' | 'MD' | 'MC' | 'MN' | 'ME' | 'MS' | 'MA' | 'MZ' | 'MM' | 'NA' | 'NR' | 'NP' | 'NL' | 'NC' | 'NZ' | 'NI' | 'NE' | 'NG' | 'NU' | 'NF' | 'MK' | 'MP' | 'NO' | 'OM' | 'PK' | 'PW' | 'PS' | 'PA' | 'PG' | 'PY' | 'PE' | 'PH' | 'PN' | 'PL' | 'PT' | 'PR' | 'QA' | 'RE' | 'RO' | 'RU' | 'RW' | 'BL' | 'SH' | 'KN' | 'LC' | 'MF' | 'PM' | 'VC' | 'WS' | 'SM' | 'ST' | 'SA' | 'SN' | 'RS' | 'SC' | 'SL' | 'SG' | 'SX' | 'SK' | 'SI' | 'SB' | 'SO' | 'ZA' | 'GS' | 'SS' | 'ES' | 'LK' | 'SD' | 'SR' | 'SJ' | 'SE' | 'CH' | 'SY' | 'TW' | 'TJ' | 'TZ' | 'TH' | 'TL' | 'TG' | 'TK' | 'TO' | 'TT' | 'TN' | 'TR' | 'TM' | 'TC' | 'TV' | 'UG' | 'UA' | 'AE' | 'GB' | 'US' | 'UM' | 'UY' | 'UZ' | 'VU' | 'VE' | 'VN' | 'VG' | 'VI' | 'WF' | 'EH' | 'YE' | 'ZM' | 'ZW', required: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.
    - `zip` string, nullable, required: Postal or ZIP code.
  - `bank` ContactPaymentAccountView: Public payment-account details with infrastructure identifiers removed.
    - `method` string, required: Local payment method used to reach this contact.
    - `currency` string, required: ISO 4217 currency code accepted by the contact account.
    - `fields` RequisiteFieldsOutput, required
      - `iban` string, nullable, required: International account identifier without display separators.
      - `bic` string, nullable, required: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the destination institution.
      - `accountNumber` string, nullable, required: Domestic account number.
      - `routingNumber` string, nullable, required: Domestic routing or clearing number.
      - `pixKey` string, nullable, required: Brazil PIX destination key.
      - `pixKeyType` 'phone' | 'email' | 'tax_id' | 'random', required
      - `paymentKey` string, nullable, required: Local payment key required by the selected method.
      - `financialInstitutionId` string, nullable, required: Institution identifier from the method directory.
      - `branchNumber` string, nullable, required: Destination institution branch identifier.
      - `accountKind` 'checking' | 'savings' | 'deposit' | 'salary' | 'other', required
      - `phoneNumber` string, nullable, required: Phone number required by the selected local method.
    - `holder` RequisiteHolderOutput, required
      - `type` 'individual' | 'business', required
      - `firstName` string, nullable, required: Legal given name of an individual holder.
      - `lastName` string, nullable, required: Legal family name of an individual holder.
      - `businessName` string, nullable, required: Registered legal name of a business holder.
      - `address` UserAddressOutput, required: Provider-neutral postal address used across domain and API schemas.
        - `streetAddress` string, nullable, required: Street name and building number.
        - `addressLine2` string, nullable, required: Optional apartment, suite or unit.
        - `city` string, nullable, required: City or locality.
        - `state` string, nullable, required: State, province or administrative area.
        - `country` 'AF' | 'AX' | 'AL' | 'DZ' | 'AS' | 'AD' | 'AO' | 'AI' | 'AQ' | 'AG' | 'AR' | 'AM' | 'AW' | 'AU' | 'AT' | 'AZ' | 'BS' | 'BH' | 'BD' | 'BB' | 'BY' | 'BE' | 'BZ' | 'BJ' | 'BM' | 'BT' | 'BO' | 'BQ' | 'BA' | 'BW' | 'BV' | 'BR' | 'IO' | 'BN' | 'BG' | 'BF' | 'BI' | 'CV' | 'KH' | 'CM' | 'CA' | 'KY' | 'CF' | 'TD' | 'CL' | 'CN' | 'CX' | 'CC' | 'CO' | 'KM' | 'CG' | 'CD' | 'CK' | 'CR' | 'CI' | 'HR' | 'CU' | 'CW' | 'CY' | 'CZ' | 'DK' | 'DJ' | 'DM' | 'DO' | 'EC' | 'EG' | 'SV' | 'GQ' | 'ER' | 'EE' | 'SZ' | 'ET' | 'FK' | 'FO' | 'FJ' | 'FI' | 'FR' | 'GF' | 'PF' | 'TF' | 'GA' | 'GM' | 'GE' | 'DE' | 'GH' | 'GI' | 'GR' | 'GL' | 'GD' | 'GP' | 'GU' | 'GT' | 'GG' | 'GN' | 'GW' | 'GY' | 'HT' | 'HM' | 'VA' | 'HN' | 'HK' | 'HU' | 'IS' | 'IN' | 'ID' | 'IR' | 'IQ' | 'IE' | 'IM' | 'IL' | 'IT' | 'JM' | 'JP' | 'JE' | 'JO' | 'KZ' | 'KE' | 'KI' | 'KP' | 'KR' | 'XK' | 'KW' | 'KG' | 'LA' | 'LV' | 'LB' | 'LS' | 'LR' | 'LY' | 'LI' | 'LT' | 'LU' | 'MO' | 'MG' | 'MW' | 'MY' | 'MV' | 'ML' | 'MT' | 'MH' | 'MQ' | 'MR' | 'MU' | 'YT' | 'MX' | 'FM' | 'MD' | 'MC' | 'MN' | 'ME' | 'MS' | 'MA' | 'MZ' | 'MM' | 'NA' | 'NR' | 'NP' | 'NL' | 'NC' | 'NZ' | 'NI' | 'NE' | 'NG' | 'NU' | 'NF' | 'MK' | 'MP' | 'NO' | 'OM' | 'PK' | 'PW' | 'PS' | 'PA' | 'PG' | 'PY' | 'PE' | 'PH' | 'PN' | 'PL' | 'PT' | 'PR' | 'QA' | 'RE' | 'RO' | 'RU' | 'RW' | 'BL' | 'SH' | 'KN' | 'LC' | 'MF' | 'PM' | 'VC' | 'WS' | 'SM' | 'ST' | 'SA' | 'SN' | 'RS' | 'SC' | 'SL' | 'SG' | 'SX' | 'SK' | 'SI' | 'SB' | 'SO' | 'ZA' | 'GS' | 'SS' | 'ES' | 'LK' | 'SD' | 'SR' | 'SJ' | 'SE' | 'CH' | 'SY' | 'TW' | 'TJ' | 'TZ' | 'TH' | 'TL' | 'TG' | 'TK' | 'TO' | 'TT' | 'TN' | 'TR' | 'TM' | 'TC' | 'TV' | 'UG' | 'UA' | 'AE' | 'GB' | 'US' | 'UM' | 'UY' | 'UZ' | 'VU' | 'VE' | 'VN' | 'VG' | 'VI' | 'WF' | 'EH' | 'YE' | 'ZM' | 'ZW', required: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.
        - `zip` string, nullable, required: Postal or ZIP code.
      - `idType` 'passport' | 'national_id' | 'foreigner_id' | 'temporary_permit' | 'minor_id' | 'driving_license' | 'resident_card' | 'tax_id' | 'other', required
      - `idNumber` string, nullable, required: Government identifier number for the holder.
      - `taxId` string, nullable, required: Tax identifier of the holder.
      - `nationality` string, nullable, required: ISO country code of the holder's nationality.
    - `bankName` string, nullable: Name of the destination financial institution.
    - `bankAddress` BankAddressOutput
      - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
      - `city` string, nullable, required: City or locality.
      - `state` string, nullable, required: State, province or administrative area.
      - `postalCode` string, nullable, required: Postal or ZIP code.
      - `country` string, nullable, required: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
    - `intermediaryBank` IntermediaryBankOutput
      - `bic` string, required: BIC or SWIFT identifier of the intermediary institution.
      - `name` string, nullable, required: Name of the intermediary institution.
      - `address` BankAddressOutput, required
        - `addressLine1` string, required: Street name and building number.
        - `city` string, nullable, required: City or locality.
        - `state` string, nullable, required: State, province or administrative area.
        - `postalCode` string, nullable, required: Postal or ZIP code.
        - `country` string, nullable, required: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
      - `accountNumber` string, nullable, required: Account number used at the intermediary institution.
    - `paymentReference` string, nullable: Reference or memo required by the contact.
    - `destinationAccount` 'USDC' | 'EURC' | 'RD' | 'USDC_ARB' | 'FDIC_USD' | 'FDIC_EUR' | 'KYC_CARDS'
    - `state` 'active' | 'pending' | 'closed', required
    - `minimumDeposit` string, nullable: Minimum amount accepted by this destination.
  - `crypto` ContactCryptoView
    - `chain` string, nullable: Blockchain network identifier.
    - `token` string, nullable: Digital asset accepted by this address.
    - `address` string, required: On-chain destination address.
  - `userId` string, uuid, nullable: Account behind an existing HEVN contact.
  - `user` ContactLinkedUserView
    - `avatar` string, nullable: Avatar of the linked HEVN account.
    - `name` string, nullable: Display name of the linked HEVN account.

## Other responses

- `422`: Request validation failed

## Changes

- **2026-11-12** `299a3aa6f521`: 5 breaking, 2 warning, 34 info
  - removed `#/components/schemas/BankAddress` from the `bank/anyOf[subschema #1: ContactPaymentAccount]/bankAddress` request property `anyOf` list
  - removed `#/components/schemas/IntermediaryBank` from the `account/anyOf[subschema #1]/oneOf[subschema #3: BankAccountInput]/intermediaryBank` request property `anyOf` list
  - removed `#/components/schemas/IntermediaryBank` from the `bank/anyOf[subschema #1: ContactPaymentAccount]/intermediaryBank` request property `anyOf` list
  - removed `#/components/schemas/UserAddress` from the `address` request property `anyOf` list
  - …37 more
- **2026-10-23** `a02795de2d2b`: 12 warning, 8 info
  - deleted the `header` request parameter `x-api-key`
  - added the new `KYC_CARDS` enum value to the `bank/anyOf[subschema #1: ContactPaymentAccountView]/destinationAccount/anyOf[subschema #1: AccountKey]/` response property for the response status `201`
  - added the new `RD` enum value to the `bank/anyOf[subschema #1: ContactPaymentAccountView]/destinationAccount/anyOf[subschema #1: AccountKey]/` response property for the response status `201`
  - added the new `USDC_ARB` enum value to the `bank/anyOf[subschema #1: ContactPaymentAccountView]/destinationAccount/anyOf[subschema #1: AccountKey]/` response property for the response status `201`
  - …16 more
- …earlier changes not shown

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/hevn-inc/apis/hevn-api/changes/contacts/post.md)

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