# Turn messy transactions into clean merchant data _Transaction API_ Identify the merchant behind any bank and card transactions into clear merchant data with names, logos, categories and data your product needs. **Links:** - [Get started free](https://developers.brandfetch.com/register) - [Read the docs](https://docs.brandfetch.com/transaction-api/overview) ## Get the right merchant every time ### Works with any input _Resolution_ We filter out processor codes, store numbers, and filler text to expose the actual brand name. ### Context-aware merchant resolution _Accuracy_ Add a country code to match local brands, preventing confusion with global giants. ### One call for the full brand profile _One response_ Name, website, logos (in many formats), colors, industry, location. ### Big brands as well as the corner shop _Coverage_ Merchants we haven't seen get crawled live, on the first request. ### First-party data, no PII, SOC 2 Type II _Compliance_ No cardholder data, just send the transaction string or normalized label. ## Clean entire databases in bulk _Delivery_ One API that matches, formats, and updates merchant data across your entire database. ### Enrich millions transactions in one pass Scan millions of rows to fill missing logos, clean names, and sort categories. ### Identify merchants as charges arrive Turn messy transactions into clear logos and names instantly when a card is swiped. ### Track rebrands automatically We notify your system of any logo updates, keeping your app current. ## Where merchant data does the work _Use case_ ### Neobanks and PFM apps Give every transaction a recognizable merchant name and identity. - Replace cryptic strings with recognizable merchants - Help users understand unfamiliar charges instantly - Support local merchants as well as major brands ### Card issuers and banks Show clear merchant identity when customers review charges. - Display the merchant behind unfamiliar charges - Make statements easier to understand across payments - Reduce confusion, support tickets, and disputes ### Open banking and payments A merchant directory you don't maintain by hand. - Resolve merchants your internal matching misses - Refresh logos across millions of merchants at once - Turn normalized merchant names into current brand data ### Data aggregators Enrich transaction feeds without building merchant data yourself. - Enrich transactions before they reach customers - One integration covers every market you serve - First-party assets your customers can display legally ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Transaction API? One endpoint that takes a raw bank transaction and returns the merchant behind it: name, domain, logo, industry, and location. ### What input does it need? The **raw transaction string** from your feed, or your own normalized label, plus **an ISO country code** to get the right match when merchants share a name. ### What if the merchant isn't in your dataset? It gets crawled live on the first request. If nothing resolves you get a clean empty response, never a wrong guess. ### Do you receive any cardholder data? No. Send the merchant string only. We enforce a strict no-PII policy and are SOC 2 Type II certified. ### What logo formats do you return? SVG, PNG, and WEBP. In light and dark variants, plus icons and symbols. Pick what fits your row height. ### How does pricing work? Per API call, with volume pricing for large backfills. Brand licensing for redistribution is agreed separately. ### Can I display these logos in my app? Yes. We index first-party assets only, and enterprise agreements cover redistribution and retention. See [the logo fair use guide.](https://docs.brandfetch.com/guides/logo-fair-use?_gl=1*fzqa2l*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODY0MzMxMTQuQ2owS0NRandrT3ZUQmhEZ0FSSXNBS1VOeVJzVGRGQ05SRXFpSFduVk8wbmxkWmxGaEk5V0loQl95SEV2M1ZBM01iQ1VOUHYyMXVtaVpOZ2FBdkhBRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MzkwODM3Njg2LjE3ODA4ODk2ODU.*_ga*MTM4NjIzNjY2My4xNzcxNDY4NDMy*_ga_S1K2JPTESZ*czE3ODc1NTA0MjMkbzEyNiRnMSR0MTc4NzU1MDQ1OSRqMjQkbDAkaDExMjk1NjY1MjM.) ### Can you handle our volume? Yes. You can send batch jobs to backfill millions of records, while real-time requests resolve instantly as transactions happen. Rate limits depend on your plan, with custom limits set for [enterprise customers.](https://brandfetch.com/developers/enterprise) ### Where are the docs? For full reference, code samples and webhook setup, [click here](http://docs.brandfetch.com/transaction-api) ## Discover other products _Also from Brandfetch_ **Related products:** - [Brand API](/developers/brand-api) - [Brand Context API](/developers/brand-context-api) - [Logo API](/developers/logo-api) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._