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Binlist vs IBANforge

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

APIBinlistNEW—IBANforgeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)200 requests/month with a free API key; /v1/demo and /health are keyless
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublishedUnpublished (200/month free quota)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Binlist vs IBANforge: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or IBANforge?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Binlist is callable with no signup, and IBANforge is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Binlist and IBANforge from the browser?

Only IBANforge is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Binlist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Binlist and IBANforge free for commercial use?

Binlist has unclear commercial terms, and IBANforge 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.