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Abstract VAT Validation vs MATCH 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

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MATCH API

Helps acquirers identify potentially high-risk merchants before entering to a merchant agreement.

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Abstract VAT Validation

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

MATCH API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationMATCH 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.

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