To ensure consistent performance and prevent abuse, Gale enforces rate limits on all API endpoints.

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Default Limits

Each merchant is allowed:
  • 100 requests per minute
  • Burstable to 200 requests per minute temporarily
These limits apply across all endpoints and are enforced per API token.

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Exceeding the Limit

If you exceed your allowed rate, the API will return a 429 Too Many Requests response: 
HTTP/1.1 429 Too Many Requests
Retry-After: 30
The Retry-After header tells you how many seconds to wait before retrying.

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Best Practices

  • Implement exponential backoff when retrying failed requests.
  • Use a queueing system or rate limiter in your backend if calling Gale frequently.
  • Avoid unnecessary polling — prefer webhooks where possible.
You can contact support to request higher limits for your production use case.