Getting Started
What is Grid and who is it for?
What is Grid and who is it for?
Grid is a low-level payment infrastructure API that enables businesses, financial institutions, and developers to send and receive payments globally across fiat currencies, stablecoins, and Bitcoin.Grid is ideal for:
- Fintech companies building payment products
- Businesses sending international payouts
- Platforms enabling P2P payments
- Companies offering crypto on/off-ramps
- Businesses distributing rewards or incentives
How do I get started with Grid?
How do I get started with Grid?
1
Create an Account
Go to app.lightspark.com to create your account and access the Grid dashboard.
2
Generate Sandbox API Keys
Generate your sandbox API keys from the dashboard and start building and testing your integration.
3
Go to Production
Once testing is complete, reach out to your Lightspark contact to receive production credentials and launch with real transactions.
Do I need to know about cryptocurrency to use Grid?
Do I need to know about cryptocurrency to use Grid?
No. Grid handles all on-chain operations, wallet management, and crypto conversions behind the scenes. You interact with a simple REST API using familiar concepts like customers, accounts, and transactions. Bitcoin and stablecoins are just another payment rail that Grid manages for you automatically.