> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.conduit.financial/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Welcome to Conduit Core Concepts. These guides cover the fundamentals you need before using our API,how the platform works and the key resources involved. Review the sections below to get oriented and start building.

## **Key Concepts Overview**

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  <Card title="Customers" icon="building" href="/core-concepts/customers">
    Learn who your customers are and how to onboard them
  </Card>

  <Card title="Counterparties" icon="users" href="/core-concepts/counterparties">
    Manage who your customers pay or receive funds from
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Methods" icon="credit-card" href="/core-concepts/payment-methods">
    Add and manage bank accounts and crypto wallets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quotes" icon="calculator" href="/core-concepts/quotes">
    Lock rates and fees with a time-limited quote
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transactions" icon="receipt" href="/core-concepts/transactions">
    Create onramps, offramps, transfers, conversions, deposits, and withdrawals
  </Card>

  <Card title="Virtual Accounts" icon="building" href="/core-concepts/virtual-accounts">
    Provision USD virtual accounts for global customers
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## **API Reference**

Once you understand these core concepts, explore our comprehensive API reference:

<Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
  API Reference
</Card>

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## **Need Help?**

If you have questions about any of these concepts or need assistance with implementation:

* Reach out to our [support team](https://support.conduitpay.com/) to get help and share your feedback.
* **Dashboard**: [portal.conduit.financial](https://portal.conduit.financial/app/)