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Overview

Daya enforces a small set of limits to ensure system reliability and safe operation.
This page documents merchant-facing limits only.
Limits apply across both Sandbox and Production, unless stated otherwise.

Deposit Limits

Minimum Deposit

Each deposit must meet a minimum value to be processed successfully.
  • Minimum deposit: ~$1 USD equivalent in NGN
  • The exact NGN amount depends on the current FX rate
  • Deposits below this threshold are rejected
The minimum deposit exists to ensure FX execution and settlement costs are covered.

Maximum Deposit (Per Onramp)

Each onramp has a maximum allowable deposit size.
Limit TypeValue
Per-deposit maximum$1,000 USD equivalent
Deposits exceeding this limit will not be processed automatically.

Merchant Limits

Daily Volume Limit

Each merchant has a daily processing cap across all onramps.
LimitValue
Daily merchant limit$10,000 USD equivalent
This limit applies to:
  • All deposits combined
  • All onramp types
  • All settlement modes
Once reached, additional deposits may be flagged or rejected until the next day.

Onramp Creation Limit

To prevent abuse, merchants are limited in how many onramps they can create per day.
LimitValue
Onramps per day1,000
Exceeding this limit may temporarily block new onramp creation.

What Happens When a Limit Is Hit

When a limit is exceeded, one of the following may occur:
  • Deposit is FLAGGED for review
  • Deposit is rejected immediately
  • Onramp creation is temporarily blocked
The exact behavior depends on which limit is exceeded.
Limits are enforced automatically. Merchants cannot override them via the API.

Sandbox vs Production

  • Sandbox mirrors production limits for realistic testing
  • No real funds move in sandbox
  • Limit behavior (errors, flags) matches production
This allows you to test limit handling before going live.

Increasing Limits

If your business requires higher limits, contact [email protected] with:
  • Your merchant ID
  • Expected daily volume
  • Use case and settlement pattern
Limit increases are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Next Steps