How to integrate
Use these query parameters to pre-fill and customize the Pretium Checkout when using the iframe.
Required parameters
Parameter
Type
Description
Example
amount
Number
Amount in fiat/local currency
1000
currency_code
String
3-letter ISO 4217 fiat currency code
KES, MWK, GHS
checkout_ref
String
Your unique checkout reference
chk_01hxyz
order_id
String
Your internal order ID (will be returned in webhook)
ORD-2025-123
Quick Start (Copy-Paste Integration)
Retrieve the checkout key from your merchant dashboard and pass it as your checkout_ref.

Add this single tag to your checkout or payment page:
<iframe
src="https://checkout.pretium.africa?amount=30¤cy_code=KES&checkout_ref=jdhdyeere&order_id=123"
width="100%"
height="600px"
frameborder="0"
>
</iframe>Full Example URL:
https://checkout.pretium.africa?amount=30¤cy_code=KES&checkout_ref=kwe2213w&order_id=123
Webhook / Callback (Recommended)
callback-url?order_id=your_order_idUse this to:
Mark the order as paid
Send receipt email
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