StarData Developer API

Base URL: https://api.stardata.com.ng/v1/developer/
Version: 1.0
Authentication: API Key (X-API-KEY header)

Overview

The StarData Developer API allows third-party developers and resellers to programmatically access VTU (Virtual Top-Up) services including:

Airtime top-up for all major Nigerian networks
Data bundle purchases
Cable TV (DSTV, GOTV, StarTimes) subscriptions
Electricity token (prepaid meter) vending
Internet subscriptions
Education scratch card pins (WAEC, NECO, JAMB, etc.)

Developers enjoy dedicated API pricing which is separate from consumer and agent pricing, giving you room to set your own margins when reselling.

Getting Started

Step 1: Create an Account & Fund Your Wallet

Register on the StarData platform and fund your wallet. Your wallet balance is the source of funds for all API transactions.

Wallet Funding Details → GET /funding-details/

Step 2: Upgrade to Developer

Send a POST request to /upgrade/ while authenticated. A one-time upgrade fee may be charged from your wallet.

On success, an API key is provisioned for you:

Live Key (ak_live_...) — real transactions

Step 3: Retrieve Your API Keys

HTTP

GET /profile/
X-API-KEY: ak_live_...

Step 4: Start Making Purchases

HTTP

POST /purchase/
X-API-KEY: ak_live_...
Content-Type: application/json
 
{
  "service_type": "data",
  "beneficiary": "08012345678",
  "plan_id": 42,
  "amount": 500
}