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A data validation API tells you whether user data is real or just well formed. What each check proves, where it belongs, and what to do when one fails.

An IFSC code identifies a specific bank branch in India. Learn how IFSC validation works, why regex is not enough, and how to verify codes with a single API call.

A VAT number identifies a business for tax purposes. Learn how EU VAT formats work, where regex breaks down, and how to validate tax IDs with one API call.