Charge Checker
Validate credit cards by charging a small amount through payment gateways.
Overview
The Charge Checker validates cards by actually charging a small amount. This provides the most reliable validation as it tests the complete payment flow.
This checker will actually charge the card. Use responsibly and only with authorization.
Endpoint
Supported Gates
| Gateway | Status | Min Amount | Gate ID | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | ✅ Live | $0.50 | stripe-custom-01 | FREE |
| Stripe 2 | ✅ Live | $0.50 | stripe-custom-02 | PREMIUM |
| Clover | ✅ Live | $2 (fixed) | clover-01 | PREMIUM |
Request
Headers
Body Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
gateId | string | ✅ | Gate identifier (see table above) |
cc | string | ✅ | Card in format: number|mm|yy|cvv |
amount | string | ❌ | Amount to charge (defaults to gate minimum) |
proxy | string | ❌ | Proxy URL (system proxy used if omitted) |
Example Request
Response
Success Response (Charged)
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
charged | boolean | Whether the card was successfully charged |
live | boolean | Whether the card is live |
amount | number | Amount that was charged |
currency | string | Currency code (USD, EUR, etc.) |
message | string | Status message |
status | string|null | Additional status code |
Status Interpretation
charged | live | Meaning | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
true | any | Card charged successfully | 5 |
false | true | Card is live but not charged | 3 |
false | false | Card is dead/declined | 1 |
| Error | - | Technical error | 0 |
Add +1 credit when using system proxy.
Get Available Gates
Response:
Error Responses
Amount Below Minimum
Invalid Gate ID
Complete Example
Best Practices
- Start with minimum amounts to reduce impact
- Use reliable proxies for better success rates
- Monitor your gates for any issues
- Handle all response types properly
Related
- Auth Checker - Auth-only validation
- Shopify Checker - Shopify-based validation
- CC Killer - Bulk validation