What is Flutterwave?

Flutterwave is a leading African payment gateway that enables businesses to accept online payments via cards, bank transfers, USSD, mobile money, and global wallets.

Availability

Flutterwave supports businesses in: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and several other African regions, with global payment support (USD, GBP, EUR) for international merchants.

Part 1: Get Flutterwave API Keys

Step 1 — Open Flutterwave Dashboard

Go to Dashboard:

🔗 https://app.flutterwave.com/dashboard/home

From the left menu, click Settings

Step 2 — Go to API Keys Page

Navigate to: Settings → API Keys

Direct link to Live API page: 🔗 https://app.flutterwave.com/dashboard/settings/apis/live

Step 3 — Copy Your API Secret Key

You will see your keys under Live API Keys

Key	Use
Secret Key	Required for Tradly setup
Public Key	Only needed for client-side apps
Encryption Key	(Not required for Tradly setup)

Click Copy next to Secret Key

⚠️ Keep this key private.

Test mode keys are separate — do not mix them with Live mode.

Part 2: Add Flutterwave in Tradly SuperAdmin

Step 1 — Open Tradly SuperAdmin

🔗 https://superadmin.tradly.app/

Go to Settings: https://superadmin.tradly.app/settings

Step 2 — Open Payment Methods

Settings → Payments https://superadmin.tradly.app/payments

Step 3 — Click Add Payment Method

Step 4 — Fill in Flutterwave Details

Field	Description
Select Type	Choose Flutterwave
Name	Display name (e.g., Flutterwave)
Minimum Amount	Optional
Maximum Amount	Optional
Status	Set to Active
Default	Enable if Flutterwave is your main payment option

Click Save

Step 5 — Paste API Key

Click the Settings/Gear icon next to Flutterwave method

Enter:

Field	Description
Enable Flutterwave	On ✅
Sandbox Mode	Enable only if testing
API Token	Paste Flutterwave Secret Key

Save changes ✅

Test Before Going Live

If testing payments:

Use Flutterwave Test API Keys
Enable Sandbox Mode in Tradly settings

When launching:

Switch Flutterwave dashboard to Live
Replace test key with Live Secret Key
Disable Sandbox Mode in Tradly

Notes

Rule	Why
Use correct mode keys	Test vs Live keys are different
Never share secret key	Protects your business
Enable only one default payment method	Cleanest checkout UX

Video Tutorial

For a complete walkthrough, watch the YouTube guide below: