Abstract VAT Validation vs Payment webhooks (deprecated)
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 webhooks (deprecated)
The payment webhooks are deprecated. Use the [accounting webhooks](https://docs.adyen.com/api-explorer/transfer-webhooks/latest/overview) instead. Adyen sends notifications through webhooks to inf...
Abstract VAT Validation
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Payment webhooks (deprecated)
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abstract VAT Validation | Payment webhooks (deprecated) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.