--- title: "Use Cases" description: "Business-led, end-to-end guides that map real partner scenarios to the right APIs, webhooks, and integration patterns." url: "https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases" image: "https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/_og/d/c_Ocean.takumi,title_Use+Cases,description_~QnVzaW5lc3MtbGVkLCBlbmQtdG8tZW5kIGd1aWRlcyB0aGF0IG1hcCByZWFsIHBhcnRuZXIgc2NlbmFyaW9zIHRvIHRoZSByaWdodCBBUElzLCB3ZWJob29rcywgYW5kIGludGVncmF0aW9uIHBhdHRlcm5zLg,props_eyJ0aGVtZSI6eyJtb2RlIjoibGlnaHQiLCJjb2xvcnMiOnsicHJpbWFyeSI6IiMyRjMzMkYifX19,p_Ii91c2UtY2FzZXMi,s_CG8dYOuHLwBcOZu4.png" --- # Designing an end-to-end flow? Explore Use Cases Follow business-led sequences (Search → Quote → Book → Amend → Cancel → Settle), see which APIs and webhooks to call, and adopt production-grade patterns for payments, loyalty, and reservation transfer. ## Which partner are you? Pick the profile that best matches your integration style. Each page lists recommended APIs, auth scopes, mandatory webhooks, and a test plan. ### [Aggregator](#aggregator) Metasearch / aggregator connecting multiple rental suppliers. - Scope: Offer → Reservation → Amend/Cancel → Settle - Focus: performance, caching, pagination[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/aggregator) ### [Broker (B2B2C)](#broker-b2b2c) Marketplace reselling inventory with prepaid and voucher models. - Scope: Hosted Checkout / PSP, bundles, loyalty - Focus: MoR/PoR, refunds, fraud controls[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/broker-b2b2c) ### [Franchisee Station Operator](#franchisee-station-operator) Local operator synchronizing station, fleet, pricing, and reservation transfer. - Scope: Station/Fleet sync, Reservation Transfer, Billing - Focus: idempotency, reconciliation[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/franchisee-operator) ### [Corporate Account](#corporate-account) Direct contracts, negotiated rates, vouchers & postpaid invoicing. - Scope: Profiles, Rates, Invoicing - Focus: cost centers, PO/voucher flows[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/corporate-account) ### [GDS](#gds) Global distribution with standardized flows and settlement specifics. - Scope: Offer/Book, PNR-like updates, settlement - Focus: stability, versioning guarantees[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/gds) ### [Subscription / Ride-Hailing Integrator](#subscription-ride-hailing-integrator) Mobility providers embedding rental into their journeys. - Scope: Offer-to-Operate, Driver profiles, webhooks - Focus: real-time updates, SLAs[Open profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/subscription-operator) ## Core flows (step-by-step) Start with the canonical paths. Each flow page shows the sequence, the exact API calls, error handling, and the webhooks you must subscribe to. #### [Search → Quote → Book](#search-quote-book) Offer discovery to confirmed reservation with pricing & availability checks. - APIs: Offer, Reservation - Webhooks: reservation.created[Open flow](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/search-quote-book) #### [Amend → Cancel](#amend-cancel) Modify or cancel bookings with idempotent updates and refund rules. - APIs: Reservation - Webhooks: reservation.updated, reservation.canceled[Open flow](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/amend-cancel) #### [Settle → Invoice](#settle-invoice) Post-rental finalization, charges, and invoice retrieval. - APIs: Billing, Payment - Webhooks: invoice.created, charge.captured[Open flow](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/settlement-billing) ## Featured recipes (payments, loyalty, transfer) Opinionated patterns for tricky parts: payments orchestration, loyalty earn/burn, bundles, and reservation transfer to franchise systems. ### [Hosted Checkout (MoR) via PSP](#hosted-checkout-mor-via-psp) Prepaid checkout hosted by EMobG, tokenization, capture/void rules, and refunds. - APIs: Payment, Reservation - Webhooks: payment.succeeded, payment.failed[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/hosted-checkout) ### [Voucher / Postpaid (PoR)](#voucher-postpaid-por) Vouchers & cost-centers for corporate accounts; settlement after return. - APIs: Reservation, Billing - Webhooks: reservation.closed, invoice.created[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/voucher-postpaid) ### [Loyalty Earn & Burn](#loyalty-earn-burn) Earn on eligible rentals and redeem rewards at booking with guardrails. - APIs: Loyalty, Reservation - Webhooks: loyalty.earned, loyalty.redeemed[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/loyalty-earn-burn) ### [Reservation Transfer (to Franchise RMS)](#reservation-transfer-to-franchise-rms) Transfer franchise-destined bookings with the full data set & updates. - APIs: Reservation, Partner Onboarding - Webhooks: reservation.transfered, reservation.updated[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/reservation-transfer) ### [Bundles & Non-Refundable Rates](#bundles-non-refundable-rates) Present curated extras & non-refundable offers with clear cancellation rules. - APIs: Offer, Reservation - Webhooks: reservation.created[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/bundles-nonref) ### [Station / Fleet / Pricing Sync](#station-fleet-pricing-sync) Synchronize operator data with delta updates and integrity checks. - APIs: Station, Vehicle - Webhooks: vehicle.updated, station.updated[Open recipe](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/use-cases/flows/station-fleet-sync) --- ### What each use case includes Consistent templates that reduce guesswork and speed up integration. - **Sequence** of steps with expected side effects (incl. webhooks). - **Ordered API calls** with parameters, sample payloads, and error mapping. - **Resilience**: retries/backoff, idempotency, pagination, rate limits. - **Performance**: caching hints, batch options, headers to watch. - **Security**: scopes matrix, PII handling notes, signature verification. - **Test checklist**: positive/negative scenarios for certification readiness. --- ## Before you start Make sure you have credentials and can call Sandbox successfully. - **Get Access** → register/sign in → **My Apps → New App** (select Sandbox & scopes). - Verify a first call via **Quickstarts** (curl or your language). - Subscribe to **Status** updates and read **Security & Compliance** basics. ## Where to next? Dive into a profile, then open a core flow or featured recipe. Use the API Reference for exact contracts. [Choose an Integration Profile](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/profiles)[Open API Reference](https://developers.europcar-mobility-group.com/api-catalog)