VIES API
viesapi.euVIES API provides a streamlined way to validate VAT numbers by checking them against the official EU VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) registry. It’s designed for businesses that need faster, more reliable VAT ID verification during customer onboarding, invoicing, and order processing, helping reduce errors and improve compliance. With API-first access, teams can implement VAT checks at the moment they matter—without slowing down operations.
When VAT validation is part of everyday business operations, accuracy and speed matter. By connecting VIES API, BOBs can verify a customer’s VAT ID against the live VIES registry, then use the result to decide whether to proceed, flag an issue, or request corrections—right when data is entered or an order/invoice is about to be created.
This enables broader, compliance-focused use cases such as automated checks during lead capture, onboarding, and checkout; reducing chargeback and dispute risk caused by incorrect tax identifiers; and maintaining cleaner customer and billing records. BOBs can also compile verification outcomes into notes or tasks for your finance and compliance teams, so you’re not left with manual follow-ups.
Available action(s):
- Retrieve VAT Data
What can BOBs do with VIES API?
Perform actions
- Retrieve VAT Data