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# IBAN Validation API

Validate IBANs in real time with checksum checks, format validation, and bank details, ensuring accurate payments and fraud prevention.

### **Overview**

The IBAN Validation API verifies the correctness of an **International Bank Account Number (IBAN)** in real time. The API normalizes the IBAN by removing unnecessary whitespace and converting it to uppercase before validation.

#### **Key Features**

* ✅ **Real-time IBAN format validation**
* ⚡ **Cached results for improved performance**
* 🏦 **Bank information retrieval (if applicable)**
* 🔍 **Detailed validation breakdown**