Contracting API (1.0.0)

Use the Contracting API to invite a new partner on Booking.com, check whether a partner has signed the contract, resend invitation mail and retrieve the legal entity of the partner.

Authentication

The Contracting API supports token-based authentication. Each request must have an Authorization header containing a JWT token. Manage your machine accounts in the Connectivity Portal. See also the Authentication page of the documentation.

Message formats

The Contracting API accepts and returns JSON.

Documentation

Read the Contracting API documentation for more details about working with this API.

Languages
Servers
Test static response
https://developers.booking.com/_mock/connectivity/docs/openapispecs/contracting-api/contracting-api-specificaion/
Test using live endpoint
https://supply-xml.booking.com/contracts-api/

Manage contracts

Create, update or resend contract details.

Operations

Request access

Request access to existing partner.

Operations

About Try it

Learn how to effectively use the Try it feature in the Contracting API documentation.

Use the Try it feature to send test request examples to the API endpoints directly from the developer portal and depending on the selected environment either see static, pre-built responses or dynamic responses from a test property.

Common issues

401 Unauthorized

  • Check authentication credentials
  • Verify API key is valid and not expired
  • Ensure credentials match the selected environment

400 Bad Request

  • Validate request payload against schema
  • Check required fields are provided
  • Verify data types match specification

404 Not Found

  • Confirm the resource ID exists
  • Check the endpoint URL is correct
  • Verify you have access to the resource

Getting help

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check the response error message for details
  2. Verify your request matches the API specification
  3. Contact the Connectivity Team for support

This documentation applies to all endpoints in the Charges API. The Try it feature provides a consistent testing experience across all operations.