v1
latestOpenAPI 3.1.02026-07-2684271522.2 KBSetup Intents
Create Setup Intent
Creates a SetupIntent to collect a customer's payment method details for future off-session use.
A new SetupIntent is created on each call and starts in the requires_payment_method status; it is not an upsert. The response includes a client_secret that you use to confirm the SetupIntent and attach a payment method from your frontend.
post/v1/setup_intents
Request body
Example request
{
"setup_intent": {
"partner_id": "facct_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA",
"checkout_session": "fcs_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA"
}
}Response
An envelope wrapping a single setup intent object.
Example response
{
"setup_intent": {
"setup_intent_id": "fseti_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA",
"description": "Premium SPF 50 mineral sunscreen",
"payment_method": "fpm_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA",
"partner_id": "facct_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA",
"metadata": {
"order_id": "8842",
"channel": "shopify"
},
"created_at": "2026-06-15T14:30:00Z",
"test_mode": false,
"status": "requires_payment_method",
"usage": "off_session",
"subscription_id": "fsub_01J9XR8M3K7VZ8N2YB4WJ6T0RA"
}
}