Account API vs POS Terminal Management API
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...
POS Terminal Management API
This API provides endpoints for managing your point-of-sale (POS) payment terminals. You can use the API to obtain information about a specific terminal, retrieve overviews of your terminals and st...
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
POS Terminal Management API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Account API | POS Terminal Management API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Both Account API and POS Terminal Management API offer similar capabilities as Finance APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.