Test Paystack webhooks
Paystack sends webhooks for charges, transfers, subscriptions, invoices, refunds, and disputes. Capture them on a free webhooks.cc endpoint to see exactly what Paystack sends, then replay deliveries or forward them to your local handler.
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Prefer a walkthrough? Read the local webhook testing guide.
How to test Paystack webhooks
- 1
Create a webhook endpoint
Sign in free with GitHub, Google, or email to create a persistent endpoint — or grab an instant guest URL at webhooks.cc without an account.
- 2
Point Paystack at your URL
Paste the endpoint URL into Paystack: Dashboard → Settings → API Keys & Webhooks.
- 3
Inspect what arrives
Each delivery appears live in the dashboard with method, headers, body, query parameters, and source IP.
- 4
Forward to localhost or assert in CI
Run whk tunnel <port> to forward webhooks to a local server, or use the TypeScript SDK to wait for and assert on deliveries in tests.
Paystack webhook authentication
| Auth header | x-paystack-signature |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | HMAC-SHA512 |
| Verification in webhooks.cc | Capture deliveries to inspect raw signature material |
Signed with your Paystack secret key rather than a separate webhook secret.
New to signature verification? Read the webhook signature verification guide.
Everything in one place
- Live dashboard — see deliveries the moment they arrive
- Forward to localhost with whk tunnel
- Replay any captured request to any URL
- Mock responses with custom status, headers, and body
- TypeScript SDK assertions for CI
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