> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.carbn.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

# Carbn Connect API

Carbn is a global payments orchestration platform. The API is designed to provide endpoints to onboard users, create and track payment transactions, receive real-time status updates via webhooks, and retrieve invoices and logs for reconciliation.

## What you can build

Carbn Connect is used by:

* **Fintech companies** - Build cross-border payment features with ready-to-use API infrastructure
* **Payment service providers (PSPs)** - Expand corridor coverage through Carbn network
* **Remittance companies** - Process international money transfers with automated routing and compliance
* **Marketplace platforms** - Handle cross-border seller payouts and international transactions

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    Get started with Carbn and start building
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  <Card title="API Reference" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference/authentication" arrow="true">
    Complete OpenAPI specification with all endpoints and methods
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## Key components

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  <Card title="Users" icon="users">
    User and end-user management with onboarding workflows and identity verification
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  <Card title="Virtual Accounts" icon="credit-card">
    Multi-currency virtual accounts with unique account and routing numbers for receiving deposits and managing user funds
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  <Card title="Orchestration" icon="workflow">
    Transaction routing engine that selects optimal licensed partners for each payment corridor
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  <Card title="Compliance" icon="shield-check">
    Built-in KYC/KYB collection, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring for regulatory requirements
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  Real-time event notifications for transaction status updates, compliance approvals, and system events
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## Getting Help

We're excited to have you build with us! If you have questions, run into issues, or just want to say hi, you can contact us at [support@carbn.xyz](mailto:support@carbn.xyz)