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Binlist vs Currencylayer

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBinlistNEW—CurrencylayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)Free tier — key may be required
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Binlist vs Currencylayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or Currencylayer?

On our scheduled checks, Currencylayer leads on measured uptime — Binlist at —% versus Currencylayer 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 Binlist and Currencylayer need an API key?

Binlist needs no key, while Currencylayer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Binlist first.

Can I call Binlist and Currencylayer from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Binlist and Currencylayer from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Binlist and Currencylayer free for commercial use?

Binlist has unclear commercial terms, and Currencylayer 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.