Abstract VAT Validation vs Payment Account Reference Inquiry 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
Payment Account Reference Inquiry API
The Payment Account Reference Inquiry API is the unified Mastercard interface for allowing Mastercard Customers involved in payment card acceptance -- whether Merchants, Acquirers, or Digital Activ...
Abstract VAT Validation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Payment Account Reference Inquiry API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Abstract VAT Validation | Payment Account Reference Inquiry API |
|---|---|---|
| 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.