Account API vs UnionPay Open Platform (银联)
If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with UnionPay Open Platform (银联).
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...
UnionPay Open Platform (银联)
China's national card network — online payments, QR code payments, tokenization. Java, .NET, PHP SDKs
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
UnionPay Open Platform (银联)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Account API | UnionPay Open Platform (银联) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
UnionPay Open Platform (银联) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.