---
title: "Create a new originator"
method: POST
path: "/transfer/originator/create"
tags: ["plaid"]
---

# Create a new originator

`POST /transfer/originator/create`

Use the `/transfer/originator/create` endpoint to create a new originator and return an `originator_client_id`.

## Request body

- TransferOriginatorCreateRequest — Defines the request schema for `/transfer/originator/create`
  - `client_id` string — Your Plaid API `client_id`. The `client_id` is required and may be provided either in the `PLAID-CLIENT-ID` header or as part of a request body.
  - `secret` string — Your Plaid API `secret`. The `secret` is required and may be provided either in the `PLAID-SECRET` header or as part of a request body.
  - `company_name` string, required — The company name of the end customer being created. This will be displayed in public-facing surfaces, e.g. Plaid Dashboard.

## Response `200`

OK

- TransferOriginatorCreateResponse — Defines the response schema for `/transfer/originator/create`
  - `originator_client_id` string, required — Client ID of the originator. This identifier will be used when creating transfers and should be stored associated with end user information.
  - `company_name` string, required — The company name of the end customer.
  - `request_id` string, required — A unique identifier for the request, which can be used for troubleshooting. This identifier, like all Plaid identifiers, is case sensitive.

## Other responses

- `default` — Error response

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