What is Spade?
Spade’s API offers precise insights into merchants, categories, and locations by utilizing verified data rather than relying on assumptions, ensuring real-time accuracy. It leverages a strong ground-truth data network that connects transactions to authentic merchant identities, thus removing the necessity for data scraping or speculation. You can access extensive and standardized details for more than 99.9% of merchants in the U.S., encompassing everything from major national brands to small local businesses. By moving beyond conventional MCC and NAICs codes, you gain access to detailed spending categories, geographic coordinates, and supplementary information such as logos, websites, operating hours, and insights into customer spending behaviors. The processing of transaction data is exceptionally fast, with enhancements delivered in under 50 milliseconds, which is well within the limits for card authorizations and significantly faster than rival enrichment services. Moreover, the integration process is quick and user-friendly, capable of being completed in less than an hour, which promotes immediate operational efficiency. This efficient setup ensures that businesses can quickly leverage accurate data, enhancing decision-making processes without unnecessary delays. Ultimately, Spade's API transforms how companies interact with merchant data, making it a vital tool for growth and strategic planning.