---
title: "Initiate On Ramp Transaction"
method: POST
path: "/custodial/on_ramp_transactions/initiate"
---

# Initiate On Ramp Transaction

`POST /custodial/on_ramp_transactions/initiate`

This endpoints initiates the on ramp transaction

## Request body

- object
  - `from_currency` 'ngn' | 'ghs'
  - `to_currency` 'usdt' | 'usdc' | 'cngn' — https://docs.quidax.io/docs/supported-crypto-assets
  - `from_amount` string
  - `merchant_reference` string
  - `customer` object
    - `email` string — Note: Please use your company domain for the email extension.
    - `first_name` string — Please use the customer's first name, as it is the name the system will use for comparison before approving the deposit.
    - `last_name` string — Please use the customer's last name, as it is the name the system will use for comparison before approving the deposit.
  - `wallet_address` object
    - `address` string
    - `network` string

## Response `200`

200

- object
  - `status` string
  - `message` string
  - `data` object
    - `public_id` string
    - `reference` string
    - `merchant_reference` string
    - `from_currency` string
    - `to_currency` string
    - `from_amount` string
    - `to_amount` string
    - `status` string
    - `created_at` string
    - `updated_at` string
    - `blockchain_fee` string

## Other responses

- `400` — 400
- `403` — 403

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