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Local Solutions (1.0.1)

Introduction

The Local Solutions API provides a suite of specialized endpoints designed to address region-specific business needs across multiple countries. It enables users to access a variety of local data services, such as land registry information, bank account verification, consumer and anti-money laundering checks, and company searches tailored to local requirements. The API supports operations in several regions, including Great Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States, offering targeted solutions for each market.

With secure authentication and a modular structure, Local Solutions allows businesses to integrate local compliance, verification, and data enrichment processes into their workflows efficiently.

The list of supported regions is always expanding and will not be limited to those currently available.

Download OpenAPI description
localSolutions.json
localSolutions.yaml
Languages
Servers
Sandbox server

https://connect.sandbox.creditsafe.com/v1/

Production server

https://connect.creditsafe.com/v1/

Authentication

This endpoint generates a Bearer JWT (Authentication Token), which is essential for accessing all other endpoints within the API.

To authenticate your requests, you MUST include this token in the Authorization header as proof of authenticity.

Please note that each token remains valid for 1 hour from the time of issuance and multiple tokens may exist concurrently. It is imperative to obtain and include a valid token in the Authorization header for every subsequent request made to the API.

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Operations

FR Bank Match

This endpoint provides tools for matching bank information in France.

Operations

DE NonLtd Companies

This endpoint provides the tools for searching non-limited companies in Germany and acquiring company reports.

Operations

DE Company Search Criteria (Non Ltd)

Request

Provides Search Criteria DE non-ltd Companies.

Security
bearerToken
curl -i -X GET \
  https://connect.sandbox.creditsafe.com/v1/localSolutions/DE/nonLtdCompanies/searchcriteria \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_JWT_HERE>'

Responses

Bodyapplication/json
criteriaSetsArray of objects
languagesArray of strings

The language in which the search results are returned.

countryArray of strings

The country of the address.

Response
application/json
{
  "criteriaSets": [
    { … }
  ],
  "languages": [
    "string"
  ],
  "country": [
    "string"
  ]
}

DE Company Search (Non Ltd)

Request

Endpoint to search for DE non-ltd Companies according to the provided Search Criteria.

Security
bearerToken
Query
namestringrequired

The name of the company to search for.

countryAreaCodestring or null

The international dialing code for the telephone number (e.g., ""+49"" for Germany).

numberstring or null

The primary telephone number

areaCodestring or null

The regional or city-specific area code ( e.g. ""030"" for Berlin ).

zipPostCodestring or null

A combination of ZIP and PO box information, if applicable.

countrystring or null

The country of the address.

zipCodeboolean or null

The postal code associated with the address. This field is optional.

postCodestring or null

The post office box number, if applicable.

streetstring or null

The street name and house number for the address. This field is optional.

Default "None"
citystring or nullrequired

The city where the company is located. This field is mandatory.

curl -i -X GET \
  'https://connect.sandbox.creditsafe.com/v1/localSolutions/DE/nonLtdCompanies?name=string&countryAreaCode=string&number=string&areaCode=string&zipPostCode=string&country=string&zipCode=true&postCode=string&street=None&city=string' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_JWT_HERE>'

Responses

Bodyapplication/json
matchesArray of objects
Response
application/json
{
  "matches": [
    { … }
  ]
}

DE Company Report (Non Ltd)

Request

Endpoint to retrieve the DE non-ltd Company report according to the provided id.

Security
bearerToken
Path
idstring(uuid)required

id of the report

Query
reasonstringrequired

A reason for the request. This is a mandatory field. The reason must be one of the following:
1 - Credit enquiry
2 - Credit Decision
3 - Credit Assessment - Future business connection(with credit risk)
4 - Credit Assessment - Existing business connection(with credit risk)
5 - Realisation check receivables collection
6 - Purchase Contract - Intention of signature of purchase contract(with credit risk)
7 - Contract - Intention of signature of leasing or rent contract(with credit risk)
8 - Insurance Contract -Intention of signature of a insurance contract(with credit risk)

curl -i -X GET \
  'https://connect.sandbox.creditsafe.com/v1/localSolutions/DE/nonLtdCompanies/{id}?reason=string' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_JWT_HERE>'

Responses

Bodyapplication/json
pdfFilestring

Encoded PDF file containing the business report.

statusstring

Status of the report request (e.g., success, failure).

deCompanyDatastring

Raw data related to the company in German format.

companyDataobject

Detailed information about the company.

Response
application/json
{
  "pdfFile": "string",
  "status": "string",
  "deCompanyData": "string",
  "companyData": {
    "reportDate": "string",
    "contact": { … },
    "note": [ … ],
    "id": "string",
    "currentBasicData": "string",
    "previousBasicData": "string",
    "currentAddress": "string",
    "previousAddress": "string",
    "currentRegisterData": "string",
    "previousRegisterData": "string",
    "creditRatingData": "string",
    "employees": "string",
    "turnover": "string",
    "shareCapital": "string",
    "profit": "string",
    "businessPurpose": "string",
    "industry": "string",
    "balancesheet": "string",
    "bankData": "string",
    "currentDirector": "string",
    "previousDirector": "string",
    "otherFunctionsCurrent": "string",
    "otherFunctionsPrevious": "string",
    "shareholderCurrent": "string",
    "shareholderPrevious": "string",
    "shareholderList": "string",
    "sharesCurrent": "string",
    "sharesPrevious": "string",
    "furtherRelationCurrent": "string",
    "furtherRelationPrevious": "string",
    "notification": "string",
    "currentNotificationEvent": "string",
    "registerPublication": "string",
    "oldestNotification": "string",
    "latestNotification": "string",
    "economicJustification": "string",
    "structure": "string",
    "event": "string",
    "subsidiary": "string"
  }
}

NL KVK Extract

This endpoint provides tools for extracting information from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK).

Operations

GB Bank Match

This endpoint provides tools for matching business bank account information in Great Britain.

Operations

GB Consumers and AML

This endpoint provides tools for consumer and anti-money laundering checks in Great Britain.

Operations

GB Bank Verification

This endpoint provides tools for verifying bank account information for individuals in Great Britain.

Operations

GB Finance Agreements

This endpoint provides tools for acquiring and verifying finance agreement information.

Operations

GB Land Registry

This endpoint provides tools for accessing land registry information in Great Britain.

Operations

Verify

Verify is an exclusive add-on to Creditsafe's company credit reports, designed to assist businesses in making smarter, quicker, and more informed credit decisions. For new or small companies that lack a detailed financial footprint, Verify offers unparalleled insights by screening company directors and the individuals behind businesses for their personal financial stability and identity.

Using Verify, you can confidently assess a company's leadership, using trusted public datasets that highlight potential financial concerns, such as CCJs or Insolvencies and confirm that they reside at an address on the Electoral roll.

Operations

US Search Support

This endpoint provides support for searching in the United States for companies not immediately available in the Creditsafe database.

Operations