API Reference

Getting Started

Authentication Required

All API requests require authentication using your API Key passed as a query parameter.

Base URL

https://api.ibanverify.com

Authentication

Include your API key as a query parameter in every request:

GET /api/v1/validate/iban?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&iban=DE89370400440532013000

Fast Responses

~100ms average

Secure

Encrypted data

Global Coverage

200+ countries

99.9% Uptime

Reliable service

API Endpoints

GET /api/v1/validate/iban

Validates International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN) for 75+ countries. Returns bank details, country information, and validation status.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
ibanRequired	string	IBAN code to validate (15-34 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/iban?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&iban=NL91ABNA0417164300

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "country_code": "NL",
        "iso_alpha3": "NL",
        "country_name": "Netherlands",
        "currency_name": "",
        "sepa_member": "",
        "sepa": {
            "sepa_credit_transfer": null,
            "sepa_direct_debit": null,
            "sepa_sdd_score": null,
            "sepa_b2b": null,
            "sepa_card_clearing": null
        },
        "bban": "0417164300",
        "bank_account": "0417164300",
        "bank": {
            "bank_name": "ABN AMRO BANK N.V.",
            "phone": "",
            "address": "GUSTAV MAHLERLAAN 10",
            "bic": "ABNANL2A",
            "city": "Amsterdam",
            "state": "Amsterdam",
            "zip": "1082 PP"
        }
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "country_code": null,
        "iso_alpha3": null,
        "country_name": null,
        "currency_name": null,
        "sepa_member": null,
        "sepa": null,
        "bban": null,
        "bank_account": null,
        "bank": null
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}
}

Coverage

Supports 75+ countries including all EU members, UK, Switzerland, Norway, and more.

GET /api/v1/validate/bicswift

Validates BIC/SWIFT codes for international bank identification. Returns complete bank details including branch information.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
swiftCodeRequired	string	BIC/SWIFT code to validate (8 or 11 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/bicswift?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&swiftCode=PICHECEQ519

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "swiftCode": "PICHECEQ519",
        "bankName": "BANCO PICHINCHA C.A.",
        "bankBranch": "(AG. C.C.INAQUITO)",
        "address": "",
        "city": "Quito",
        "state": "Quito",
        "country": "Ecuador",
        "countryCode": "EC",
        "zipCode": "",
        "supportPaymentMethod": "Swift"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "swiftCode": null,
        "bankName": null,
        "bankBranch": null,
        "address": null,
        "city": null,
        "state": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null,
        "zipCode": null,
        "supportPaymentMethod": null
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}

Global Coverage

Validates BIC/SWIFT codes from 200+ countries and territories worldwide.

GET /api/v1/validate/sortcode

Validates UK bank sort codes. Returns bank details, branch information, and payment method support (CHAPS, Faster Payments).

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
sortCodeRequired	string	UK sort code to validate (6 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/sortcode?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&sortCode=600822

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "sortCode": "600822",
        "countryCode": "GB",
        "bank": "National Westminster Bank Plc",
        "bankBic": "NWBKGB2LXXX",
        "branch": "",
        "branchBic": null,
        "contactAddressLine1": "Chatham Customer Service Centre Waterside Court, Chatham Maritime",
        "contactAddressLine2": null,
        "contactPostTown": "Chatham",
        "contactPostcode": "ME4 4RT",
        "contactPhone": null,
        "contactFax": null,
        "fasterPaymentsSupported": false,
        "chapsSupported": false
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "sortCode": null,
        "countryCode": null,
        "bank": null,
        "bankBic": null,
        "branch": null,
        "branchBic": null,
        "contactAddressLine1": null,
        "contactAddressLine2": null,
        "contactPostTown": null,
        "contactPostcode": null,
        "contactPhone": null,
        "contactFax": null,
        "fasterPaymentsSupported": false,
        "chapsSupported": false
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}

UK Banks Only

Comprehensive coverage of all UK bank branches with payment method support details.

GET /api/v1/validate/ifsc

Validates Indian Financial System Codes (IFSC). Returns bank details, branch information, and complete address.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
ifscNumberRequired	string	IFSC code to validate (11 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/ifsc?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&ifscNumber=BKID0VG1100

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "ifsc": "BKID0VG1100",
        "bankName": "BANK OF INDIA",
        "bankBranch": "ATM CELL",
        "address": "VKGB ATM CELL 5TH FLOOR STAR HOUSE 2 G BLOCK OPPO JIO GARDEN GATE NO1 BKC MUMBAI 4000051",
        "city": "MUMBAI",
        "state": "MAHARASHTRA",
        "country": "India",
        "countryCode": "IN",
        "zipCode": ""
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "ifsc": null,
        "bankName": null,
        "bankBranch": null,
        "address": null,
        "city": null,
        "state": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null,
        "zipCode": null
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}

All Indian Banks

Complete coverage of NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS enabled branches across India.

GET /api/v1/validate/aba

Validates US ABA routing numbers. Returns bank details, location, and supported payment methods.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
routingNumberRequired	string	ABA routing number to validate (9 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/aba?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&routingNumber=091800316

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "routingNumber": "091800316",
        "bankName": "STATE BANK FINANCIAL",
        "bankBranch": "",
        "branch": "",
        "address": "PO BOX 159",
        "city": "LA CROSSE",
        "state": "WI",
        "country": "United States",
        "countryCode": "US",
        "zipCode": "54602-0159"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "routingNumber": null,
        "bankName": null,
        "bankBranch": null,
        "branch": null,
        "address": null,
        "city": null,
        "state": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null,
        "zipCode": null
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}

US Banks

Validates ACH and wire transfer routing numbers for all US financial institutions.

GET /api/v1/validate/clabe

Validates Mexican CLABE numbers. Returns bank details, branch information, and complete location data.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
clabeNumberRequired	string	CLABE number to validate (18 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/clabe?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&clabeNumber=002010077777777771

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "clabe": "002010077777777771",
        "bankName": "Banco Nacional de M�xico",
        "accountNumber": "07777777777",
        "bankCode": "002",
        "cityCode": "",
        "city": "Aguascalientes",
        "country": "Mexico",
        "countryCode": "MX"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "statusCode": 400,
    "message": "One or more errors occured!",
    "errors": {
        "clabeNumber": [
            "CLABE number must be exactly 18 digits",
            "CLABE number must contain only digits"
        ]
    }
}

Mexican Banks

Validates SPEI electronic transfer codes for all Mexican financial institutions.

GET /api/v1/validate/crn

Validates Canadian routing numbers (institution and transit codes). Flexible search by any combination of parameters.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
institutionCode	string	Institution code (3 digits, optional)
transitNumber	string	Transit number (5 digits, optional)
routingNumber	string	Full routing number (9 digits, optional)

At least ONE parameter required

Provide at least one of: institutionCode, transitNumber, or routingNumber

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/crn?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&routingNumber=000603331

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "routingNumber": "000603331",
        "bankName": "Banque Nationale Du Canada",
        "bankBranch": "",
        "address": "4040 Finch Avenue East",
        "city": "Scarborough",
        "state": "Ontario",
        "country": "Canada",
        "countryCode": "CA",
        "zipCode": "ON M1S 4V5",
        "transitNumber": "03331",
        "fullTransitNumber": "03331-006",
        "institutionCode": "006"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
         "routingNumber": null,
        "bankName": null,
        "bankBranch": null,
        "address": null,
        "city": null,
        "state": null,
        "country": null,
        "countryCode": null,
        "zipCode": null,
        "transitNumber": null,
        "fullTransitNumber": null,
        "institutionCode": null
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Invalid APIKey",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "401"
}

Canadian Banks

Validates EFT, PAD, and wire transfer codes for all Canadian financial institutions.

GET /api/v1/validate/ncc

Validates National Clearing Codes (NCC) for various international banks. Format varies by country.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
nccCodeRequired	string	NCC code to validate (6-10 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/ncc?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&nccCode=134930

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "nationalClearingCode": "134930",
        "bankName": "Westpac",
        "branchName": "Head Office",
        "bankNumber": "13",
        "branchNumber": "4930",
        "address": "25 Don Street",
        "city": "Invercargill",
        "postcode": "PO Box 904, Invercargill",
        "phone": "214-9678",
        "country": "New Zealand"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "statusCode": 400,
    "message": "One or more errors occured!",
    "errors": {
        "nccCode": [
            "NCC code must be 6 characters (format: XX-XXXX)"
        ]
    }
}

International Coverage

Supports NCC codes from multiple countries with varying formats.

GET /api/v1/validate/bsb

Validates Australian Bank State Branch (BSB) codes. Returns bank details, branch information, and complete location data.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
bsbCodeRequired	string	BSB code to validate (6 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/bsb?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&bsbCode=766-512

Response Examples

{
    "value": {
        "bsb": "766-512",
        "bankName": "CBA",
        "branchName": "Geraldton",
        "address": "Lot 33, 8 Chapman Rd",
        "suburb": "Geraldton",
        "state": "WA",
        "postcode": "6530",
        "country": "Australia"
    },
    "isSuccess": true,
    "error": "",
    "message": "Validation successful",
    "responseCode": "00"
}

{
    "value": {
        "bsb": null,
        "bankName": null,
        "branchName": null,
        "address": null,
        "suburb": null,
        "state": null,
        "postcode": null,
        "country": "Australia"
    },
    "isSuccess": false,
    "error": "Code not found",
    "message": null,
    "responseCode": "404"
}

Australian Banks

Validates BSB codes for all Australian financial institutions and branches.

GET /api/v1/validate/hkbankcode

Validates Hong Kong bank clearing codes. Returns bank details, branch information, and complete address.

Query Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
apiKeyRequired	string	Your API authentication key
clearingCodeRequired	string	Hong Kong clearing code to validate (3 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/v1/validate/hkbankcode?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&clearingCode=024

Response Examples

{
  "value": {
    "institutionName": "HANG SENG BANK LTD",
    "branchName": "Yaumati Branch",
    "branchCode": "775",
    "clearingCode": "024",
    "branchAddress": "363 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong",
    "phone": "2998 6262",
    "status": "MDDM",
    "country": "Hong Kong"
  },
  "isSuccess": true,
  "error": "",
  "message": "Validation successful",
  "responseCode": "00"
}

{
  "statusCode": 400,
  "message": "One or more errors occured!",
  "errors": {
    "clearingCode": [
      "Clearing code must be 3 digits"
    ]
  }
}

Hong Kong Banks

Validates clearing codes for all Hong Kong financial institutions and branches.

Common Error Codes

Status Code	Error	Description
400	Bad Request	Invalid request format or missing required parameters
401	Unauthorized	Invalid or missing API key
404	Not Found	Code not found in database
429	Rate Limit Exceeded	Too many requests, upgrade your plan
500	Internal Server Error	Server error, please try again later

Rate Limits

Free Tier Limits

Free accounts are limited to 5 validations per day. Upgrade to a premium plan for unlimited access.

Standard Plan

1,000 validations/month

Professional Plan

10,000 validations/month

Enterprise Plan

50,000 validations/month

Unlimited Plan

Unlimited validations

Getting Started

Authentication Required

Base URL

Authentication

Fast Responses

Secure

Global Coverage

99.9% Uptime

API Endpoints

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

Coverage

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

Global Coverage

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

UK Banks Only

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

All Indian Banks

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

US Banks

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

Mexican Banks

Query Parameters

At least ONE parameter required

Example Request

Response Examples

Canadian Banks

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

International Coverage

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

Australian Banks

Query Parameters

Example Request

Response Examples

Hong Kong Banks

Common Error Codes

Rate Limits

Free Tier Limits

Standard Plan

Professional Plan

Enterprise Plan

Unlimited Plan

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