v2.0 API Live

Build Utility Integrations in Record Time

The most robust API for electricity vending and access control in Nigeria. Built for developers who value speed, reliability, and precision.

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Core Features

Everything You Need to Build

Comprehensive APIs for utility services, designed for Nigerian developers.

Electricity Vending

Purchase prepaid electricity tokens for any meter in Nigeria. Validate meters and track transactions.

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Access Codes

Generate and verify visitor access codes for gated communities. Secure, reliable, instant.

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Meter Management

Manage meters owned by your Venshack organization. Register, import, and track approval status for Venshack meter inventory.

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Address Verification API

Standalone proof-of-address checks across supported Nigerian DISCOs. No Venshack estate, vending transaction, or registered Venshack meter needed.

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Webhooks

Receive real-time notifications when events happen. Vending completed, access code used, and more.

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Simple Pricing

Pay Only for What You Use

No hidden fees. No complex contracts. Transparent pricing for teams of all sizes.

Vending API

0.5%
per transaction
  • Meter validation (Free)
  • Real-time webhooks
  • Sandbox included

Access Control

₦5
per code generated
  • SMS/WhatsApp delivery
  • Verification: ₦5/check
  • Revocation (Free)

Address Verification API

₦200
per live verification
  • Standalone from meter management
  • Supported Nigerian DISCOs
  • Deterministic sandbox included

Enterprise

Custom
for high volume
  • Volume discounts
  • SLA guarantees
  • Dedicated support
Quick Start

Make Your First Call

Get started in seconds with a simple API request.

# Validate a meter
curl -X POST https://api-developers.venshack.io/v1/vending/validate \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer vsk_test_xxxxxxxxxxxxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"meterNumber": "1234567890123"}'
# Response
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "success": true,
    "meterNumber": "1234567890123",
    "customerName": "John Doe",
    "customerAddress": "123 Main Street, Lagos",
    "meterType": "SINGLE_PHASE",
    "message": "Meter validated successfully"
  }
}