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/validate/iban?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=DE89370400440532013000

Fast Responses

~100ms average

Secure

Encrypted data

Global Coverage

200+ countries

99.9% Uptime

Reliable service

API Endpoints

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	IBAN code to validate (15-34 characters)

Example Request

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

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid IBAN",
  "bankName": "Deutsche Bank",
  "country": "Germany",
  "city": "Frankfurt",
  "bankCode": "DE89370400440532013000",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "DE89370400440532013000",
    "countryCode": "DE",
    "checkDigits": "89",
    "bban": "370400440532013000"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid IBAN format",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "IBAN must be between 15 and 34 characters"
  }
}

Coverage

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

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	BIC/SWIFT code to validate (8 or 11 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/validate/bicswift?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=DEUTDEFF500

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid BIC/SWIFT code",
  "bankName": "Deutsche Bank AG",
  "country": "Germany",
  "city": "Frankfurt am Main",
  "bankCode": "DEUTDEFF500",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "DEUTDEFF500",
    "bankCode": "DEUT",
    "countryCode": "DE",
    "locationCode": "FF",
    "branchCode": "500"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid BIC/SWIFT code format",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "BIC/SWIFT code must be 8 or 11 characters"
  }
}

Global Coverage

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

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	UK sort code to validate (6 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/validate/sortcode?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=200415

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid sort code",
  "bankName": "Barclays Bank PLC",
  "country": "United Kingdom",
  "city": "London",
  "bankCode": "200415",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "200415",
    "branchCode": "Leicester Branch",
    "fasterPaymentsSupported": true,
    "chapsSupported": true,
    "bic": "BARCGB22XXX"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid sort code",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "Sort code must be exactly 6 digits"
  }
}

UK Banks Only

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

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	IFSC code to validate (11 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/validate/ifsc?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=SBIN0000001

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid IFSC code",
  "bankName": "State Bank of India",
  "country": "India",
  "city": "Mumbai",
  "bankCode": "SBIN0000001",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "SBIN0000001",
    "branchCode": "New Delhi Main Branch",
    "address": "11, Sansad Marg, New Delhi",
    "state": "Delhi",
    "zipCode": "110001"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid IFSC code",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "IFSC code must be exactly 11 characters"
  }
}

All Indian Banks

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

GET /api/validate/abarouting

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

Query Parameters

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

Example Request

GET /api/validate/abarouting?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=021000021

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid ABA routing number",
  "bankName": "JPMorgan Chase Bank",
  "country": "United States",
  "city": "New York",
  "bankCode": "021000021",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "021000021",
    "address": "1 Chase Manhattan Plaza",
    "state": "NY",
    "zipCode": "10005",
    "supportPaymentMethod": "ACH & Wire"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid ABA routing number",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "ABA routing number must be exactly 9 digits"
  }
}

US Banks

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

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	CLABE number to validate (18 digits)

Example Request

GET /api/validate/clabe?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=012180001234567897

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid CLABE number",
  "bankName": "BBVA M�xico",
  "country": "Mexico",
  "city": "Mexico City",
  "bankCode": "012180001234567897",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "012180001234567897",
    "branchCode": "180",
    "address": "Paseo de la Reforma 510",
    "state": "CDMX"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid CLABE number",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "CLABE number must be exactly 18 digits"
  }
}

Mexican Banks

Validates SPEI electronic transfer codes for all Mexican financial institutions.

GET /api/validate/crnrouting

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/validate/crnrouting?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&institutionCode=001&transitNumber=00001

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid Canadian routing number",
  "bankName": "Bank of Montreal",
  "country": "Canada",
  "city": "Toronto",
  "additionalData": {
    "institutionCode": "001",
    "transitNumber": "00001",
    "fullTransitNumber": "000100001",
    "address": "First Canadian Place",
    "state": "ON",
    "zipCode": "M5X1A1"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid routing information",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "Please provide at least one identifier"
  }
}

Canadian Banks

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

GET /api/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
codeRequired	string	NCC code to validate (6-10 characters)

Example Request

GET /api/validate/ncc?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&code=123456

Response Examples

{
  "isValid": true,
  "message": "Valid NCC code",
  "bankName": "Example Bank",
  "country": "Example Country",
  "city": "Example City",
  "bankCode": "123456",
  "additionalData": {
    "fullCode": "123456",
    "branchCode": "Example Branch",
    "address": "Example Address"
  }
}

{
  "isValid": false,
  "message": "Invalid NCC code",
  "additionalData": {
    "error": "NCC code format is invalid"
  }
}

International Coverage

Supports NCC codes from multiple countries with varying formats.

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

Common Error Codes

Rate Limits

Free Tier Limits

Standard Plan

Professional Plan

Enterprise Plan

Unlimited Plan

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