Source: https://docs.debitura.com/api/collection-partner

# Collection Partner API Overview

The Collection Partner API enables collection agencies to manage assigned cases, record payments, and submit cases on behalf of clients. Use this API to integrate Debitura case management into your existing collection workflows.

New to the Collection Partner API?

Start with the **[Collection Partners Integration Track](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners.md)** for architecture overview and guides, or jump to the **[Quickstart](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/quickstart-accept-first-case.md)** to accept your first case.

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## Base URL

| Environment | URL |
| --- | --- |
| **Production** | `https://collectionpartner-api.debitura.com` |

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## Authentication

Authenticate using an API key in the `XApiKey` header.

```bash
curl -H "XApiKey: your-api-key" \
  https://collectionpartner-api.debitura.com/me
```

**Learn more:** [Authentication Guide](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/authentication.md)

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## API Reference

Every endpoint is in the sidebar, one page per resource.

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### Key Endpoints

| Category | Description | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Partner Profile](https://docs.debitura.com/api/collection-partner-api/account.md) | Verify API key and get partner details | [Authentication](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/authentication.md) |
| [Cases](https://docs.debitura.com/api/collection-partner-api/cases.md) | Manage cases assigned to you for collection | [Update Case Progress](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides/update-case-progress.md) |
| [Managed Cases](https://docs.debitura.com/api/collection-partner-api/managed-cases.md) | Manage cases you submitted for clients | [Managed Cases](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/concepts/managed-cases.md) |

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## Integration Guides

| Guide | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Quickstart](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/quickstart-accept-first-case.md) | Accept and process your first case |
| [Record Payments](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides/record-payments.md) | Log payments collected from debtors |
| [Send Chat Messages](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides/send-chat-messages.md) | Send messages to creditors on cases |
| [Update Case Progress](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides/update-case-progress.md) | Add notes and update case status |
| [Webhooks](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides/webhooks.md) | Receive real-time event notifications for case assignments and status changes |

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## Concepts

| Topic | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Claim Amount and Age](https://docs.debitura.com/developer-concepts/claim-amount-and-age.md) | Choose how managed-case principal and aging data are supplied |
| [Managed Cases](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/concepts/managed-cases.md) | Cases submitted on behalf of your clients |
| [Authentication](https://docs.debitura.com/developer-concepts/authentication.md) | API keys and security |
| [Error Handling](https://docs.debitura.com/developer-concepts/error-handling.md) | Error response format and codes |
| [Rate Limiting](https://docs.debitura.com/developer-concepts/rate-limiting.md) | Request limits and best practices |

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## Rate Limits

| Window | Limit |
| --- | --- |
| Per minute | 2,000 requests |
| Per hour | 20,000 requests |
| Per day | 100,000 requests |

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## Need Help?

-   **Troubleshooting:** [Common Issues](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/troubleshooting.md)
-   **Technical questions:** [contact@debitura.com](mailto:contact@debitura.com)
-   **Support center:** [support.debitura.com](https://support.debitura.com/)