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Abstract VAT Validation vs Configuration API

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

Configuration API

The Configuration API enables you to create a platform where you can onboard your users as account holders and create balance accounts, cards, and business accounts. ## Authentication Your Adyen c...

Abstract VAT Validation

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

Configuration API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationConfiguration API
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.