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N8N Tools - Cash App

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Overview

The node integrates with the Cash App API to manage gift cards among other resources. Specifically, the Get Gift Card operation retrieves detailed information about a specific gift card using its unique ID. This is useful for workflows that need to verify gift card details, check status, or display gift card information in automation processes.

Common scenarios:

  • Retrieving gift card details after creation to confirm issuance.
  • Checking gift card status before applying it to a transaction.
  • Displaying gift card info in customer support or CRM systems.
  • Automating gift card validation in e-commerce workflows.

Example:
A workflow triggers when a customer provides a gift card ID at checkout. The node fetches the gift card details to verify balance and validity before applying it to the order.

Properties

Name Meaning
Gift Card ID The unique identifier of the gift card to retrieve (e.g., giftcard_123456789). This is a required string input.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object containing the retrieved gift card details under the key giftCard. The structure of this object corresponds to the gift card data returned by the Cash App API, typically including fields such as:

  • Gift card ID
  • Balance
  • Status
  • Expiration date
  • Associated customer or account info
  • Other metadata related to the gift card

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Example output snippet:

{
  "giftCard": {
    "id": "giftcard_123456789",
    "balance": 5000,
    "currency": "USD",
    "status": "active",
    "expirationDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z",
    ...
  },
  "resource": "giftCard",
  "operation": "getGiftCard",
  "success": true,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "creditsRemaining": 99
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the external Cash App API via an API key credential.
  • The node uses an internal helper class to communicate with the Cash App API endpoints.
  • Proper API credentials must be configured in n8n for authentication.
  • The node validates the resource and operation against the API before execution.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Gift Card ID will cause the operation to fail.
    • API authentication errors if the API key credential is incorrect or expired.
    • Network connectivity problems preventing access to the Cash App API.
    • Exceeding API rate limits or credit usage restrictions.

  • Error messages:

    • "N8N Tools API validation failed": Indicates the API rejected the request due to invalid parameters or credentials.
    • "Cash App operation failed: <message>": General failure during the API call; check the message for specifics.
    • "Unknown gift card operation: getGiftCard": Should not occur if configured correctly; indicates a possible mismatch in operation name.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify the Gift Card ID is correct and exists in the Cash App system.
    • Ensure API credentials are valid and have necessary permissions.
    • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if applicable.
    • Review API usage limits and adjust workflow frequency accordingly.

Links and References

If you need further details on other operations or resources, feel free to ask!

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