Bank validation

Bank account validation

Validate bank account details at the point of entry to avoid payment errors and bank charges, while removing friction in the customer experience.

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Thousands of our customers trust Loqate’s bank validation

More than a bank account check

Our software not only checks that the bank account number and bank’s sort code are correct, but that an account is direct debit capable and CHAPS same-day payment supported.

Powers cross-border banking

Our bank account API enables international banking by checking the IBAN and BIC are valid and formatted correctly, ensuring payments reach their proper cross-border destinations.

Instant and always up-to-date

Our API instantly returns UK and international bank account validation results and our regular updates ensure you always have acces to the newest up-to-date banking data.

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Save money. Avoid charges

When bank details are validated at the point of entry, it saves on admin costs and avoids bank charges incurred by re-processing failed payments.

Improve customer service

Boost the service you provide to customers by avoiding delays and disruptions caused by failed direct debits.

Avoid payroll mistakes

Bank validation can also verify employee details, preventing delays in salary payments and keeping employees happy.

Works with all the well-known platforms

We provide an ever-increasing range of pre-built marketplace extensions so you can plug-and-play in a matter of minutes.

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Developer resources

Wherever you are and whatever you need, using our solutions is simple. Our APIs seamlessly integrate into any global system, so you can be up and running in minutes.

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const url = "https://api.addressy.com/Capture/Interactive/Retrieve/v1.20/json3.wss&Key=AA11-AA11-AA11-AA11&Id=GBR|52509479";
fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Content-type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'
    }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
    if (data.Items && data.Items.length > 0 && typeof(data.Items[0].Error) === "undefined") {
        // Your address results e.g. console.log(data.Items[0].Line1);
    }
})
.catch(error => console.error('Error fetching data:', error));

With Loqate, you’ll know where, better.

Data that’s clean, curated and correct

We put care into the selection, verification and enrichment of location data, combining machine learning with human expertise to curate our data so only the finest makes the cut.

Pinpoint precision, every time

Our data zooms into exact addresses and locations that other platforms can’t reach, removing the guesswork with the most detailed and accurate premise-level location data available.

Always evolving

From investing in new technology to enhancing the quality of our data, we’re always moving forward, finding ways to operate that are better, scalable and efficient.

Plug-and-play or tailor-made

Get the whole family of Loqate solutions or just pick the ones you need. With plug-and-play you can get going straight away, while tailoring your own suite is as easy as picking from a menu.

Solutions that work anywhere

Our APIs are designed to work with any system, wherever you are in the world. And with clear developer resources and channels for feedback and input, we’re with you every step of the way.

On our way to everywhere

We offer premise-level location data across 250 countries and territories in 6,500 languages – and are continually investing in new regions to bring accurate data to the world.