Using DogPay Webhooks for Virtual Card Reconciliation in Business Spend
Businesses managing multiple virtual cards often face challenges reconciling transactions with internal systems. DogPay webhooks offer a way to receive real-time notifications when card transactions occur, enabling automated reconciliation. When a card is used, DogPay sends a webhook payload containing transaction details such as amount, merchant, timestamp, and card ID. Your system can process this data to match transactions against purchase orders or expense reports. To set up webhooks, navigate to the Developer section in your DogPay dashboard, add a webhook endpoint URL, and select the events you want to subscribe to, such as 'transaction.created' or 'transaction.settled'. Ensure your endpoint responds with a 200 HTTP status to confirm receipt. DogPay supports retries with exponential backoff in case of failures. You can also include custom headers for authentication. The webhook payloads are JSON objects signed with a secret key to verify integrity. By automating reconciliation, businesses reduce manual data entry and improve spend visibility. For high-volume environments, webhooks can be integrated into accounting or ERP systems to keep ledgers updated without polling APIs. This setup is particularly useful for teams using virtual cards for ad spend, cloud subscriptions, or vendor payments. DogPay provides the infrastructure to support these workflows, helping businesses maintain accurate financial records.