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Abstract VAT Validation vs Management 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

Management API

Configure and manage your Adyen company and merchant accounts, stores, and payment terminals. ## Authentication Each request to the Management API must be signed with an API key. [Generate your API...

Abstract VAT Validation

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

Management API

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