Create individual customer
Create individual customers with optional KYC information
Unified Endpoint: This endpoint creates both individual and business customers. Use the type parameter to specify customer type (defaults to "individual").
For complete API specification including request/response schemas and interactive examples, see the API Reference.
Customer Types
type (optional)
Type: string
Values: "individual" (default) | "business"
Description: Specifies whether to create an individual or business customer.
"individual"(default): Creates a personal customer account withcus_prefix"business": Creates a business customer account withbiz_prefix
Additional Parameters
shareToken (optional)
Type: string
Description: A SumSub share token that allows importing existing KYC verification data for seamless customer onboarding.
When you create a customer with a shareToken from SumSub, their KYC data will be automatically fetched and imported for onramp when creating transfers. This significantly improves the user experience by:
- Eliminating redundant verification: Customers don't need to re-verify their identity
- Faster onramp processing: KYC status is immediately available for transfer creation
- Higher conversion rates: Reduced friction leads to better completion rates
Integration Notes
- Generate the
shareTokenfrom your SumSub integration before making the customer creation request - The shareToken must be valid and associated with completed KYC verification data
- Learn more about SumSub integration in our Advanced Features guide