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IBAN Validation API vs News Plugin

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

APIIBAN Validation APIHEALTHY90News PluginHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms861773
P95 · ms21511450
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IBAN Validation API vs News Plugin: common questions

Which is more reliable, IBAN Validation API or News Plugin?

On our scheduled checks, IBAN Validation API leads on measured uptime — IBAN Validation API at 100% versus News Plugin at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, IBAN Validation API or News Plugin?

News Plugin has the lower median latency in our checks — IBAN Validation API responds in 861 ms versus News Plugin at 773 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do IBAN Validation API and News Plugin need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IBAN Validation API is callable with no signup, and News Plugin is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IBAN Validation API and News Plugin from the browser?

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

Are IBAN Validation API and News Plugin free for commercial use?

IBAN Validation API has unclear commercial terms, and News Plugin 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.