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Tutorials6 minJanuary 15, 2025

Building Payment Apps with Replit and MoneyGraph

How to use Replit and Replit Agent with MoneyGraph SDK. Build payment applications in a collaborative browser-based environment.

By MoneyGraph Team

Replit is a collaborative browser-based IDE with powerful AI coding capabilities. Combined with MoneyGraph SDK, you can build, test, and deploy payment applications entirely in your browser.

Why Replit + MoneyGraph?

FeatureBenefit for Fintech
Browser-BasedNo local setup required
Replit AgentAutonomous AI builds complete features
GhostwriterInline AI code completion
Built-in DBStore customer mappings
One-Click DeployProduction deployment
CollaborationReal-time team coding
Free TierStart building immediately

Quick Setup

Step 1: Create a Node.js Repl Step 2: Install SDK: npm install @moneygraph/sdk Step 3: Add secrets (Tools → Secrets):

Secret KeyValue
`MONEYGRAPH_API_KEY``sk_test_your_key`

Step 4: Initialize and start building!

import { MoneyGraph } from '@moneygraph/sdk';
const mg = new MoneyGraph({ apiKey: process.env.MONEYGRAPH_API_KEY });

Quick Start Prompt

Tell Replit Agent:

Build a payment API using MoneyGraph SDK with Express.js.

Setup: - npm install @moneygraph/sdk express - Get API key from Replit Secrets (MONEYGRAPH_API_KEY)

Create these endpoints: - POST /api/customers - Register customer - POST /api/customers/:id/kyc - Upload KYC documents - GET /api/quotes - Get FX quote (accepts from_currency, to_currency, amount) - POST /api/payouts - Send money (uses executeSmartPayout)

Critical rules: - Check KYC status before allowing payouts - Use Quote → Confirm → Payout flow - Handle errors: KYC_PENDING, QUOTE_EXPIRED, INSUFFICIENT_BALANCE - Never hardcode API keys - Add request validation - Return proper HTTP status codes

Store customer ID mappings in Replit DB. ```

Replit Agent will build the entire API autonomously!

Using Replit Agent

Give Replit Agent these instructions for compliant code:

Critical Rules:

  1. Always check KYC: mg.customers.kyc.canPayout()
  2. Use Quote → Confirm → Payout flow
  3. Use mg.executeSmartPayout() for simplest integration
  4. Never hardcode API keys
  5. Handle all MoneyGraph error types

Deployment Checklist

When deploying to production:

StepActionPurpose
1Update to `sk_live_*` keyEnable real transactions
2Enable Always OnKeep server running 24/7
3Custom DomainProfessional webhook URL
4Add Webhook SecretSecure webhook handling
5Set up MonitoringTrack transaction success

Replit Database Integration

Store customer mappings with Replit DB:

import { Client } from '@replit/database';
const db = new Client();

// Link MoneyGraph customer to user await db.set(customer:${userId}, mgCustomerId);

// Retrieve for payouts const customerId = await db.get(customer:${userId}); ```

Best Practices

PracticeWhy It Matters
Use SecretsNever commit API keys to version control
Enable GhostwriterAI understands MoneyGraph SDK patterns
Use Replit DBStore customer ID mappings securely
Test sandbox firstAlways use `sk_test_*` during development
Set up webhooksGet real-time payout status updates

Why Replit Works for Fintech

Replit's collaborative environment with Replit Agent makes it perfect for team-based fintech development. Build, test, and deploy payment applications without leaving your browser.

Next Steps:

Replit + MoneyGraph = Collaborative fintech development made simple.

Ready to Get Started?

Install MoneyGraph SDK and start building AI-native payment applications today