API integration enables automating processes and managing your business more efficiently. To optimize the workflow with Western Bid and accomplish your tasks, you can perform an API integration.
Who is this integration for
- For online store owners who want to automate shipment creation, calculate shipping costs, and track shipments.
- For developers who integrate payment acceptance and Western Bid logistics into Shopify, WooCommerce, OpenCart, and custom platforms.
- For sellers who use fulfillment in the USA and want to manage inventory, orders, and shipments through their own systems.
Western Bid provides API access to simplify international shipping, online store payment processing, and management of goods stored in fulfillment centers in the USA.
How to start using the API
To start using our API, you need to create a ticket and request an API key. To do this, in the client dashboard under the Support section select “Write a letter” – “Technical Support” – “API connection (Production)”. The API documentation is available at the following link. In it you will find detailed integration instructions, examples of requests and responses, and all the resources you need to successfully work with our services.
If you have any questions or need additional help, our team is ready to assist you. You can contact support by phone, by creating a ticket, or by writing in the chat with operators on the site.
Also, the following integration options are already available for you:
Western Bid API Capabilities
| Area | What can be automated |
|---|---|
| International shipping | Create shipments, calculate shipping costs, obtain tracking numbers and shipment statuses. |
| Payments | Accept payments in your store via Western Bid services, and integration with internal balance and transactions. |
| Fulfillment in the United States | Managing warehouse inventory, creating shipments from the warehouse, obtaining information on stock levels and movement of goods. |
| Analytics and accounting | Transfer of financial and logistics data to accounting systems, including integrations with Finmap and CRM. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Western Bid API integration
How to obtain an API key for integration?
The API key is issued upon request via a ticket in the Western Bid support service, after which you will be able to authorize requests to the API.
Is it mandatory to build your own integration if I am working with Etsy or eBay?
No. There are ready-made integrations for Etsy and eBay (Etsy Payments, eBay Checkout) that can be connected without developing your own API solution.
What ready-made integrations are already available without coding?
Available integrations with Etsy, eBay, Shopify, WordPress (WooCommerce), Finmap and KeyCRM, including creating shipments in KeyCRM.
What should you do if errors occur during integration?
Check the settings according to the documentation, and if you still have questions — contact support via a ticket, phone, or chat on the website.
Start API integration with Western Bid
- Formulate the tasks you want to automate: delivery, payments, fulfillment or accounting.
- Create a ticket to obtain an API key and review the developer documentation.
- Implement and test the integration in your store or CRM system, engaging a developer or a technical partner.
If you need help choosing an integration option, contact the Western Bid team — they will advise whether there are enough ready-made modules, or whether to develop a custom API-based solution.