This endpoint allows to add a payment method to a payment profile associated with a customer. A payment profile can contain a maximum of two payment methods, and a new one cannot be added if its status is "CANCELLED". In case of success, the request will return a response with status 201.
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400Error
payment_methods_cannot_be_null
The request failed because no payment method information was sent. More details can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
payment_methods_required
The request failed because no object with payment method information was sent. More details can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
html_insertion_not_allowed
Request failed because HTML tags were inserted in fields that do not allow them. More information can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
validation_error
The request failed due to a validation error for the senti fields. More details can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
payload_failed
The request failed, possibly due to formatting or invalid data errors. More details can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
more_than_two_payment_methods_not_allowed
The request failed because more than two objects containing payment method information were sent, which is the maximum allowed for the profile creation. Review the request and verify that you have sent that node correctly.
two_cards_with_token_not_allowed
Request failed because it is not allowed to create a payment profile with two cards containing "card_token" as payment methods. Review the request to send both objects correctly.
duplicate_payment_method_not_allowed
Request failed due to a duplicated payment method. It is not allowed to add a payment method that already exists in the payment profile.
invalid_site_id_for_fintoc
Request failed because the site_id associated with the user who is creating the payment profile is not valid for fintoc, a payment method that is only available for Chile. Verify that you are sending the correct credentials or create a profile using a valid payment method for your country.
profile_modification_not_allowed
Request failed because it's not allowed to change profile with canceled status. Verify that the payment profile status is correct before attempting changes.
payment_method_validation_failed
Request failed because the payment method validation could not be done. Try again later and, if the problem persists, contact Support with error details.
payment_method_id_cannot_be_blank
The request failed because no "payment_method_id" was sent. More details can be found in "details". Verify that the data sent is correct and try again.
customer_id_mismatch
Request failed because the "customer_id" sent does not match the payment profile. Verify if the correct value was sent and try again.
caller_id_mismatch
Request failed because the "caller_id" sent does not match the payment profile. Verify if the correct value was sent and try again.
site_id_mismatch
Request failed because the "site_id" does not match the payment profile. Verify if the correct value was sent and try again.
unknown_error_occurred
Unknown error. Contact Support for more information.
401Error
header_missing
Request failed because a required header is missing. Make sure that all necessary authentication headers are being sent.
Unauthorized Access Token
The value sent as Access Token is incorrect. Please check and try again with the correct value.
402Processing error
payment_method_not_approved
Request failed because the payment for the payment method verification was not approved. Verify that the payment information is valid and sufficient to complete the transaction or use a different payment method.
404Error
resource_not_found
Request failed because the payment profile was not found. Verify that the payment profile ID, customer ID and caller ID are correct.
429Error
Too Many Requests
Request failed because the request rate has been exceeded. Reduce the frequency or implement a retry system with exponential backoff.
500Error
internal_server_error
Request failed due to an internal server error. Please try again later and, if the problem persists, contact Support with error details.
curl -X POST \
'https://api.mercadopago.com/v1/customers/{customer_id}/payment-profiles/{payment_profile_id}/payment-methods'\
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer APP_USR-4*********994754-12*********c73b4e1ac*********cef36b27c*********840' \
-H 'X-Idempotency-Key: e25e9e95-ad95-4475-bdbd-aa2babb54548' \
-d '{
"id": "visa",
"type": "credit_card",
"token": "12345",
"default_method": false
}'{
"payment_method_id": "64abf0f5-3e15-48a5-9be0-a8ac56bbd87a",
"id": "visa",
"type": "credit_card",
"card_id": 1234567890,
"status": "READY",
"default_method": true
}