# Check MPT balances

Once a ticker exists for an MPT (created automatically or manually), you can view balances using the standard Ripple Custody balance APIs and UI.

## Prerequisites

| Prerequisite | Additional information |
|  --- | --- |
| An authorized MPT | [Authorize MPT](/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/holder/authorize) |
| A ticker for the MPT | Created automatically on first receipt, or [create manually](#create-an-mpt-ticker) |


## View balances

Use the standard balance APIs to view MPT balances:

- [Check account balances](/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/accounts/manage-accounts-api#check-account-balances)


Ripple Custody applies the MPT's `AssetScale` to display balances with correct decimal precision.

## Create an MPT ticker

When an incoming MPT payment is received, Ripple Custody automatically creates a ticker. You can also explicitly create a ticker using the `v0_CreateTicker` intent:

### Payload example


```json
{
  "payload": {
    "id": "{{intent_id}}",
    "ticker": {
      "id": "{{ticker_id}}",
      "name": "MyMultiPurposeToken",
      "symbol": "MMPT",
      "decimals": 6,
      "kind": "Token",
      "ledgerId": "xrpl-mainnet",
      "ledgerDetails": {
        "type": "Xrpl",
        "properties": {
          "type": "MultiPurposeToken",
          "issuanceId": "000004C463C52827307480341125DA0577AFFC21D4B2D0831E"
        }
      }
    },
    "type": "v0_CreateTicker"
  }
}
```

### Properties fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| `type` | string | Must be `MultiPurposeToken`. |
| `issuanceId` | string | The 192-bit MPT Issuance ID (hex encoded). Pattern: `^[A-Fa-f0-9]{48}$`. |


The ticker's `decimals` field should match the MPT's `AssetScale` for correct balance display.

## Related topics

- [Authorize MPT](/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/holder/authorize)
- [Send MPTs](/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/holder/send)
- [Multi-purpose tokens concepts](/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts#assetscale-decimals)