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# Get Bank List

> Fetch all supported banks and their codes before initiating a transfer

Retrieve the full list of supported banks. Use this to populate a bank picker in your UI and get the correct `bank_code` for transfers and account validation.

## How it works

1. **Call the endpoint** with your `api-key` and `api-secret`: no request body needed.
2. **Display the list** to your user for bank selection.
3. **Use the `bank_code`** when calling Validate Account or Initiate Transfer.

<Note>
  Only show banks where `is_active` is `true` in your UI.
</Note>

<Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/transfers/get-bank-list">
  Full request/response details
</Card>