# Consumer Search Criteria

Returns country specific fields that can be used to search for a Consumer.

Endpoint: GET /consumers/searchcriteria
Version: 1.10.9
Security: bearerToken

## Query parameters:

  - `countries` (string, required)
    Comma-separated list of ISO-2 country codes
    Example: "de"

  - `callRef` (string)
    This parameter allows users to assign a unique identifier to their API queries. By using a callRef, it facilitates easier tracking and logging within Connect. If you provide a callRef, the Connect team can later retrieve and identify the specific requests associated with that identifier, enabling detailed tracing of interactions.

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `countries` (array)
    Example: ["DE"]

  - `criteriaSets` (array)

## Response 400 fields (application/json):

  - `correlationId` (string)
    A unique ID assigned to this request.

  - `message` (string)

  - `details` (string)
    Provides further information on why the request was rejected

## Response 401 fields (application/json):

  - `error` (string)