# Get carrier by code

Retrieves the shipping carrier account details for the specified carrierCode. Use this method to determine a carrier's account balance.

Endpoint: GET /carriers/getcarrier
Version: 1.0.0
Security: basicAuth

## Query parameters:

  - `carrierCode` (string, required)
    The code for the carrier account to retrieve
    Example: "stamps_com"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `name` (string)
    Example: "Stamps.com"

  - `code` (string)
    Example: "stamps_com"

  - `accountNumber` (string)
    Example: "SS123"

  - `requiresFundedAccount` (boolean)
    Example: true

  - `balance` (number)
    Example: 24.27

  - `nickname` (any)

  - `shippingProviderId` (integer)
    Example: 12345

  - `primary` (boolean)
    Example: true

## Response 400 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)
    Example: "Invalid request parameters"

## Response 401 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)
    Example: "Invalid API credentials"

## Response 404 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)
    Example: "Resource not found"

## Response 500 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)
    Example: "An internal error occurred"