IBANforge vs alternatives
How IBANforge compares to other IBAN validation APIs — on pricing, features, and AI-native capabilities.
| Feature | IBANforge | iban.com | IBANAPI | AbstractAPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per call | $0.005 | $0.047+ | $0.023+ | $0.002 |
| BIC lookup included | Yes | Separate | No | No |
| AI agent support (MCP) | Yes | No | No | No |
| x402 micropayments | Yes | No | No | No |
| No API key required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Free playground | Yes | No | Limited | No |
| Countries supported | 80+ | 95+ | 80+ | 70+ |
| LEI / GLEIF data | Yes | No | No | No |
| Batch validation | Yes (10/call) | No | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes (MIT) | No | No | No |
| Open source | Yes | No | No | No |
Pricing as of April 2026 — may have changed. Always verify on each provider's website before making a decision.
What makes IBANforge different
No API key, no subscription
x402 micropayments mean you pay per call in USDC — no credit card, no account, no monthly bill. Start using the API in minutes.
Built for AI agents
Native MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets Claude, GPT-4, and other LLM agents call validate_iban and lookup_bic as structured tools — no prompt engineering needed.
Open source (MIT)
The full source is on GitHub. Audit the code, self-host for free, or contribute improvements. No vendor lock-in.
Ready to try?
No account, no credit card. Open the playground and validate your first IBAN in under a minute.