The first step when using Layer is to onboard your customer to Layer using the Create a business endpoint.This endpoint creates the record for your customer in Layer’s systems. There are many optional features, such as specifying external accounts connected via Plaid. The Create a business endpoint lists the full set of options.
The Layer API will respond with the created Business object. Within the object will be a unique id, which you will use to make calls on behalf of the business in subsequent steps.