Abstract VAT Validation vs MDES Customer Service
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
MDES Customer Service
This API provides our Issuer partners with resources to help resolve consumer queries about payment accounts enabled through our digitization platform.
Abstract VAT Validation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
MDES Customer Service
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Abstract VAT Validation | MDES Customer Service |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Abstract VAT Validation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.