Account API vs Adyen Checkout Utility Service
Both are solid Finance APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Account API
This API is used for the classic integration. If you are just starting your implementation, refer to our [new integration guide](https://docs.adyen.com/marketplaces-and-platforms) instead. The Acc...
Adyen Checkout Utility Service
A web service containing utility functions available for merchants integrating with Checkout APIs. ## Authentication Each request to the Checkout Utility API must be signed with an API key. For thi...
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Adyen Checkout Utility Service
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Account API | Adyen Checkout Utility Service |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Both Account API and Adyen Checkout Utility Service offer similar capabilities as Finance APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.