Banking API vs CurrencyScoop
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Banking API vs CurrencyScoop: common questions
Which is more reliable, Banking API or CurrencyScoop?
On our scheduled checks, CurrencyScoop leads on measured uptime — Banking API at —% versus CurrencyScoop at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Banking API and CurrencyScoop need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Banking API uses an API key and CurrencyScoop uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Banking API and CurrencyScoop from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Banking API and CurrencyScoop from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Banking API and CurrencyScoop free for commercial use?
Banking API has unclear commercial terms, and CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.