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Account API vs FRED

If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with FRED.

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...

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FRED

Economic data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

FRED

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccount APIFRED
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

FRED works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.

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