> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://avenue.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# List Banks

> Get a list of all supported external banks and their CBN codes for outbound transfers.

## Request Headers

<ParamField header="x-api-key" type="string" required>
  Your live or test API key.
</ParamField>

## Response

<Note>
  All amounts and balances in this endpoint are represented in **kobo** (e.g., `500000` = ₦5,000.00). Ensure you do not send or expect Naira values.
</Note>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json theme={null}
  {
    "success": true,
    "data": {
      "items": [
        {
          "code": "058",
          "name": "Guaranty Trust Bank"
        },
        {
          "code": "033",
          "name": "United Bank for Africa"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>