Metadata inquiries are an add-on feature and may be subject to extra charges.
Overview
Metadata inquiries allow you to retrieve information about the card and the issuing bank. It is useful for various validation and routing scenarios.Supported Sources
You can request metadata from:| Source | Description |
|---|---|
pan | Direct card number lookup (it does not even require a token to be present) |
pci_token | Metadata lookup using existing PCI tokens |
network_token | Metadata lookup using network tokens |
Use Cases
- Card Display: Show more details about the card in user interfaces
- Validation: Verify card details before processing
- Routing: Determine payment routing based on card metadata
- Analytics: Gather insights about card usage patterns