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Abstract VAT Validation vs Beanstream Payments

If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract VAT Validation.

Abstract VAT Validation

Validate VAT numbers and calculate VAT rates

Beanstream Payments

https://www.beanstream.com/api/v1

Abstract VAT Validation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Beanstream Payments

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationBeanstream Payments
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract VAT Validation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.