# Service-API

At Payrexx, there is a distinction between the [Merchant API](https://docs.payrexx.com/platform/english/platform-configuration/platform-setup/merchant-api) (for merchant accounts and transactions) and the Service API (for platform partners).

## Usage of the Service API

The Payrexx Service API has access to all merchant accounts connected to your platform. Through the API, the following modifications can be made:

* [Register](https://docs.payrexx.com/platform/english/backoffice/merchants/creating-a-merchant-account) new merchants
* [Deactivate](https://docs.payrexx.com/platform/english/backoffice/merchants/how-can-i-delete-a-merchant-account) existing merchants
* Modify merchant contact details
* Configure payment service providers in merchant accounts
* Add [legal content](https://docs.payrexx.com/platform/english/backoffice/admin/settings/legal-templates)

### General information

The Payrexx Service API is based on REST. It uses predictable, resource-oriented URLs and employs HTTP status codes to indicate API errors.

All API responses, including error messages, are returned in JSON format. Our Software Development Kits (SDK) convert the responses into appropriate language-specific objects.

### API documentation

Further information about the Service API can be found in the following documentation:

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