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GetAccountByNumber

Method Details​

Description: Retrieves an account using its Account Number.

Provides a convenient lookup method using the 7-digit account number. Optionally fetches live balance data when populate_ledger_data is true.

Required Roles: Check proto file for roles

Parameters:

  • AccountNumber (string): The Account Number. Must be a 7-digit number starting with '1'.
  • PopulateLedgerData (bool): When true, fetches current balances and state from the blockchain. When false, returns only stored metadata without live data.

Returns: Account

Method Type: METHOD_TYPE_READ

Code Examples​

package main

import (
"context"
"log"

accountv1 "github.com/meshtrade/api/go/wallet/account/v1"
)

func main() {
ctx := context.Background()

// Default configuration is used and credentials come from MESH_API_CREDENTIALS
// environment variable or default discovery methods. Zero config required
// unless you want custom configuration.
service, err := accountv1.NewAccountService()
if err != nil {
log.Fatalf("Failed to create service: %v", err)
}
defer service.Close()

// Look up account using its 7-digit Account Number
request := &accountv1.GetAccountByNumberRequest{
AccountNumber: "1234567", // 7-digit account number
PopulateLedgerData: true, // Fetch live blockchain data
}

// Call the GetAccountByNumber method
account, err := service.GetAccountByNumber(ctx, request)
if err != nil {
log.Fatalf("GetAccountByNumber failed: %v", err)
}

// Display account information retrieved by number
log.Printf("Account found by number %s:", request.AccountNumber)
log.Printf(" Name: %s", account.Name)
log.Printf(" Display Name: %s", account.DisplayName)
log.Printf(" Ledger: %s", account.Ledger)
log.Printf(" State: %s", account.State)

// Display balances if live data was populated
if request.PopulateLedgerData && len(account.Balances) > 0 {
log.Printf(" Balances:")
for _, balance := range account.Balances {
log.Printf(" %s: %s",
balance.InstrumentMetadata.Name,
balance.Amount.Value)
}
}
}

Advanced Configuration​

For advanced client configuration options (custom endpoints, TLS settings, timeouts), see the SDK Configuration Guide.

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