Purpose of Transfer (v2)

Overview

In v2 Transfer API, the transfer_purpose field is mandatory under the destination object.

Unlike v1, v2 only allows a fixed set of predefined values.
Free-text input is not permitted.

This design ensures:

  • Stronger regulatory compliance
  • Consistent reporting across jurisdictions
  • Reduced transfer rejections and review delays
  • Clear alignment with AML / CTF requirements

Field Requirements

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
transfer_purposestringYesMust be one of the predefined enum values

Example Request (v2)

curl --location --request POST 'https://harbor-sandbox.owlpay.com/api/v2/transfer' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'X-API-KEY: {{API_KEY}}' \
--header 'Idempotency-Key: {{IDEMPOTENCY_KEY}}' \
--data-raw '{
  "...": "...",
  "destination": {
    "...": "...",
    "transfer_purpose": "SALARY"
  }
}'

Allowed transfer_purpose Values (v2 Only)

The following enum KEYS are strictly enforced in v2 Transfer.
Requests containing values outside this list will be rejected.

Personal & Household

Enum KeyDescription
TRANSFER_TO_OWN_ACCOUNTTransfers between accounts owned by the same individual
FAMILY_MAINTENANCEFinancial support for family members
EDUCATIONTuition fees, school expenses, or education support
MEDICAL_TREATMENTHospital fees, medical services, or healthcare costs
HOTELHotel or lodging-related payments
TRAVELTravel-related expenses
REPAYMENT_OF_LOANSLoan principal or interest repayment
TAX_PAYMENTGovernment or statutory tax payments

Property & Insurance

Enum KeyDescription
PURCHASE_PROPERTYPurchase of residential real estate
PROPERTY_RENTALRental payments for residential or commercial property
INSURANCE_PREMIUMRegular insurance premium payments
PRODUCT_INDEMNITY_INSURANCEInsurance covering product liability
INSURANCE_CLAIMSPayouts related to insurance claims

Investment & Income

Enum KeyDescription
MUTUAL_FUND_INVESTMENTInvestment into mutual funds
INVESTMENT_SHARESPurchase of stocks or equity instruments
DONATIONSCharitable or non-profit donations
SALARYSalary or wage payments

Professional & Business Services

Enum KeyDescription
INFO_SERVICEPayments for data, information, or digital services
ADVERTISINGMarketing, advertising, or PR expenses
ROYALTY_FEESIP-related royalty or licensing payments
BROKER_FEESBrokerage and custodial service fees
ADVISOR_FEESProfessional consulting and advisory fees
REPRESENTATIVE_EXPENSESCosts related to representative or liaison offices

Trade & Logistics

Enum KeyDescription
CONSTRUCTIONConstruction or infrastructure-related payments
TRANSPORTATIONLogistics and freight transportation costs
EXPORTED_GOODSPayments related to exported goods
DELIVERY_FEESLast-mile or delivery service fees
GENERAL_GOODS_OFFLINEOffline or traditional goods trading