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

# Introduction

> Where global payouts take shape: access APIs, guides, use cases, and tools to embed instant, flexible payouts - at scale, anywhere

## Runa at a glance

Runa is the infrastructure and network for global payouts – gift cards, prepaid cards, and push-to-card – all managed from a single, unified platform. Deliver funds instantly to recipients worldwide with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scale.

The Runa API lets you automate and embed payouts directly into your app or workflow. Whether you're sending one or one million, Runa handles the complexity so you don't have to.

## New Here? Start Building Fast

<Card title="Get started" icon="flag-swallowtail" href="/getting-started" arrow>
  Your first call starts here. Integrating your product with the Runa API is
  simple and straightforward. Create an API key and get stuck into this Getting
  Started Guide.
</Card>

## Explore key capabilities

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  <Card title="Product catalog" icon="grid" href="/features/product-catalog" arrow>
    Access a powerful global network of payout options – from gift cards to bank
    transfers - available via a single integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Balance management" icon="coins" href="/features/balances" arrow>
    Stay in control of your balance with clear insights into funding flows and
    top-up mechanisms to ensure payouts are never delayed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FX and currency support" icon="money-bill-transfer" href="/features/embedded-fx" arrow>
    Send payouts across borders with built-in foreign exchange capabilities and
    multi-currency support that just works.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customization" icon="gift" href="/features/user-redemption-templates" arrow>
    Make the experience your own. Add your logo, tailor the interface, and
    create a branded payout journey that feels native to your app.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Explore our tools and guides

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  <Card title="Dive into the API" icon="book-open" href="/reference" arrow>
    Our API reference is fully documented, easy to navigate, and designed for
    developers. Explore every endpoint in detail and get exactly what you need,
    fast.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Launch with Confidence" icon="star" href="/best-practices" arrow>
    Final checks before you go live ensuring you can launch and scale with
    confidence.
  </Card>

  <Card title="What's new at Runa?" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/changelog" arrow>
    Stay current with the latest improvements, feature releases, and changes in
    the Runa Platform. Our changelog keeps you in the loop - no guesswork
    required.
  </Card>
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