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Account API vs Yahoo Finance

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

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...

Yahoo Finance

Real time low latency Yahoo Finance API for stock market, crypto currencies, and currency exchange

Account API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported

Yahoo Finance

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

When to use which?

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