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# Get Collection by ID

Retrieves detailed information about a specific collection by its ID.

## Path Parameters

<ParamField path="id" type="string" required>
  Collection ID
</ParamField>

## Example Request

```
GET /public/collections/pay_9fmz6170pzaih14pmyl0a49o1l
```

## Response

<ResponseField name="status" type="string">
  Response status ("success")
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="message" type="string">
  Success message
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="data" type="object">
  Full collection object (same structure as Create Collection response)
</ResponseField>

## Example Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "status": "success",
  "message": "Collection retrieved successfully",
  "data": {
    "id": "pay_9fmz6170pzaih14pmyl0a49o1l",
    "type": "integrated",
    "contact": {
      "id": "contact_gj7iyx04gs7hticrite6m6qdhc",
      "firstName": "Amina",
      "lastName": "Lawal",
      "phone": "+2348012345678",
      "email": "amina@example.com"
    },
    "reference": "PSK_txn_8a7f34",
    "amount": {
      "value": 45000,
      "currency": "NGN"
    },
    "status": "pending",
    "expiresIn": 1440,
    "payable": {
      "enabled": true,
      "methods": ["payment_link", "virtual_account"],
      "options": []
    },
    "followUp": {
      "enabled": true,
      "startAfter": 20,
      "cadence": "every_10m",
      "channels": ["whatsapp", "sms"],
      "tone": "gentle"
    },
    "metadata": [
      {
        "name": "Standard Membership",
        "amount": {
          "value": 15000,
          "currency": "NGN"
        },
        "description": "January plan renewal",
        "quantity": 1
      }
    ],
    "events": [],
    "createdAt": "2025-11-12T17:46:07.000Z",
    "updatedAt": "2025-11-12T17:46:07.000Z",
    "completedAt": null
  }
}
```

## Error Responses

<ResponseField name="status" type="string">
  "error"
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="message" type="string">
  Error message
</ResponseField>

**404 Not Found**: Collection not found\
**401 Unauthorized**: Invalid API key\
**403 Forbidden**: Collection belongs to different account