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.
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?
| Feature | Benefit for Fintech |
|---|---|
| Browser-Based | No local setup required |
| Replit Agent | Autonomous AI builds complete features |
| Ghostwriter | Inline AI code completion |
| Built-in DB | Store customer mappings |
| One-Click Deploy | Production deployment |
| Collaboration | Real-time team coding |
| Free Tier | Start 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 Key | Value |
|---|---|
| `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:
- Always check KYC:
mg.customers.kyc.canPayout() - Use Quote → Confirm → Payout flow
- Use
mg.executeSmartPayout()for simplest integration - Never hardcode API keys
- Handle all MoneyGraph error types
Deployment Checklist
When deploying to production:
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Update to `sk_live_*` key | Enable real transactions |
| 2 | Enable Always On | Keep server running 24/7 |
| 3 | Custom Domain | Professional webhook URL |
| 4 | Add Webhook Secret | Secure webhook handling |
| 5 | Set up Monitoring | Track 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
| Practice | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Use Secrets | Never commit API keys to version control |
| Enable Ghostwriter | AI understands MoneyGraph SDK patterns |
| Use Replit DB | Store customer ID mappings securely |
| Test sandbox first | Always use `sk_test_*` during development |
| Set up webhooks | Get 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 Platform - Start building collaboratively
- MoneyGraph SDK Docs - Complete API reference
- Replit Agent Guide - AI coding best practices
Replit + MoneyGraph = Collaborative fintech development made simple.
Ready to Get Started?
Install MoneyGraph SDK and start building AI-native payment applications today