How to create customer account without Payment Method via REST API?

[Robert]

Problem: REST API current requires Payment Method when creating a customer account.   Is there any solution to not require payment method?

[Robert · Accepted solution]

Answer: 

You can use the ACTION method to create an account without Payment Method. ACTION is a REST request that uses the same SOAP request on the backend. Please see the below link.

https://www.zuora.com/developer/api-reference/#operation/Action_POSTcreate

Below is an example REST request using ACTION to create an account without Payment Method as a requirement in Sandbox environment.

POST: https://rest.apisandbox.zuora.com/v1/action/create

{
"objects": [
{
"BillCycleDay": "1",
"Name": "New Account",
"PaymentTerm": "Net 30",
"Status": "Draft",
"Currency": "USD"

}
],
"type": "Account"
}