Column
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you need to have a Column account. Make sure you have a Column API key and secret, with the least amount of permissions required to access the functionality of the Column Connector you plan to use.
Make sure to create an API key dedicated to Formance. Doing so will improve your auditability and security and will allow you to revoke access to Formance at any time if needed.
Installation
- fctl
- curl
fctl payments connectors install column config.json
curl -X POST "https://$STACK.formance.cloud/api/payments/connectors/column" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
-d @config.json
With config.json containing:
Configuration Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
name | The name of the connector | Yes |
pollingPeriod | The frequency at which the connector polls for updates | Yes |
endpoint | The Column API endpoint | Yes |
apiKey | Your Column API key | Yes |
pageSize | The number of items to fetch per page | No |
Features
The Column connector supports the following capabilities:
- Account Management: Fetch accounts and balances, create bank accounts
- External Accounts: Fetch and manage external counterparties
- Payments: Fetch payment history and create various types of transfers
- Internal Transfers: Transfer funds between Column accounts
- External Payouts: Support for ACH, wire, international wire, and real-time transfers
- Reversals: Reverse ACH transfers when needed
- Webhook Integration: Real-time updates about transaction statuses
Supported Payment Types
Internal Transfers
Transfer funds between Column accounts within your organization.
ACH Transfers
Automated Clearing House transfers for domestic payments with support for different entry class codes (PPD, etc.).
Wire Transfers
Domestic wire transfers for same-day settlement.
International Wire Transfers
Cross-border wire transfers with support for SWIFT messaging.
Real-time Transfers
Instant payment transfers for immediate settlement.