Validate
The /validate endpoint validates various data formats.
GET/v6/validate
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
type | Yes | Validation type: luhn, iban, email |
value | Yes | Value to validate |
Validation Types
| Type | Description | Limits |
|---|---|---|
luhn | Luhn algorithm (credit card numbers) | 12–19 digits |
iban | International Bank Account Number | 15–34 characters |
email | Email address format |
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
valid | boolean | Whether the value is valid |
value | string | The validated value |
country | string | Country code (IBAN only) |
Code Examples
curl -X GET \
"https://api.sylvain.sh/v6/validate?type=email&value=user%40example.com"Try It
Error Handling
If parameters are missing or invalid, the API will return an error:
| Error Message | Description |
|---|---|
Please provide a valid type (?type={luhn|iban|email}) | The type parameter is missing or invalid |
A value is required | The value parameter is missing |