Discover Financial Services is a US consumer bank and payments network - credit cards, personal loans, student loans, home equity loans, and online savings and checking accounts - and, through Discover Global Network, one of the four global card acceptance networks, alongside the Diners Club International and PULSE brands. Its developer-facing business is the network side: issuers, acquirers, processors, wallet providers and token requestors integrate through the Discover Partner Product Portal and the invitation-only Discover Developer Center for tokenization, account updating, IIN/BIN lookup, fraud alerts, enhanced decisioning and a set of travel and acceptance tools. Discover's footer now reads "Discover, a division of Capital One, N.A., Member FDIC".
Discover publishes 17 APIs on the APIs.io network. Tagged areas include Credit Cards, Payments, Card Network, Tokenization, and Financial Services.
The Discover catalog on APIs.io includes 1 event-driven AsyncAPI specification.
Discover’s developer surface includes signup flow, engineering blog, legal docs, FAQ, developer portal, documentation, API reference, and 32 more developer resources.
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Discover SE Wallet Services is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing secure and innovative digital wallet solutions for consumers. Our platform en...
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Discover Stored Token Services (DSTS) replaces a customer's Primary Account Number (PAN) with a unique, secure payment token at checkout, for card-on-file, wallet and in-app com...
Discover Airport Lounge & Travel Program provides exclusive access to premium airport lounges worldwide, offering travelers a comfortable and luxurious space to relax and unwind...
Discover ATM Locator is a user-friendly tool that allows cardholders to easily find nearby ATMs where they can access their accounts and withdraw cash. By simply entering their ...
Diners Club International customer service capability offered to Diners Club franchisees and partners through the Discover Global Network partner product portal. The product pag...
Discover Enhanced Decisioning API is a powerful tool that allows businesses to make smarter and faster decisions by leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning algor...
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Discover Country Acceptance is a financial institution that specializes in providing loans to individuals in rural and underserved communities. They understand the unique challe...
Discover Currency Converter is a user-friendly tool that allows individuals to easily convert between different currencies. With a simple interface, users can input the amount o...
Discover Tip Etiquette is a platform designed to educate individuals on the proper etiquette and practices when it comes to tipping. This includes providing guidance on how much...
Discover Travel Guides is a comprehensive travel planning and booking service that helps travelers create unforgettable and seamless travel experiences. From researching destina...
Payment Account Reference (PAR) gives merchants and solution providers an aggregated view of a customer's account without exposing the PAN or the payment token. PAR is the EMVCo...
The IIN Data Lookup Service returns up-to-date Issuer Identification Number (BIN) range data so an acquirer, processor or merchant can identify the issuer, the card product and ...
Discover Network Account Updater keeps recurring and stored card-on-file payment credentials current so merchants can keep processing payments without interruption when a card i...
Issuer Card Account Services (iCAS) is the Discover Global Network capability issuers use to manage changes to card accounts across the life of the account. The published surfac...
aid: discover
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-search/discover/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
apis:
- aid: discover:discover-hce-wallet-services
name: Discover HCE Wallet Services
tags:
- Credit Cards
- Wallets
- Tokenization
- Payments
- Mobile
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/hce-wallet-services?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/hce-wallet-services?tab=api-specs
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/hce-wallet-services?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover HCE Wallet Services offers a secure and convenient way for customers to add their Discover card to
their mobile devices for contactless payments. By utilizing Host Card Emulation (HCE) technology, customers can easily
make purchases at millions of locations without needing to physically swipe or insert their card. This service provides
peace of mind through advanced security features and encryption protocols to protect sensitive payment information.
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
- aid: discover:discover-se-wallet-services
name: Discover SE Wallet Services
tags:
- Credit Cards
- Wallets
- Tokenization
- Payments
- Secure Element
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/se-wallet-services?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/se-wallet-services?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/se-wallet-services?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover SE Wallet Services is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing secure
and innovative digital wallet solutions for consumers. Our platform enables users to store and manage their payment information,
loyalty cards, and coupons in one convenient and secure location. With Discover SE Wallet Services, customers can easily
make payments, track their spending, and access exclusive offers and discounts from their favorite retailers.
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
- aid: discover:discover-side-by-side-token-services
name: Discover Side-By-Side Token Services
tags:
- Tokenization
- Payments
- Debit
- Routing
- Security
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/sxs-token-services?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/sxs-token-services
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/sxs-token-services?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: SXS tokens are alternate tokens provisioned by a Token Requestor in addition to primary tokens they provisioned
from front-of-card brands. As the primary token may be subject to routing and security enforcement restrictions, the alternate
token (SXS) provides both routing support and security enforcement to participating Debit Networks.
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
- aid: discover:discover-stored-payment-tokens
name: Discover Stored Token Services
tags:
- Payments
- Tokenization
- Credit Cards
- Card Network
- Security
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-stored-token-services?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-stored-token-services?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-stored-token-services?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
- url: https://www.discoverglobalnetwork.com/solutions/fraud-security/stored-payment-tokens/
type: Solutions
description: Discover Stored Token Services (DSTS) replaces a customer's Primary Account Number (PAN) with a unique, secure
payment token at checkout, for card-on-file, wallet and in-app commerce. The API surface covers token requestor boarding,
token provisioning and lifecycle state changes (link, unlink, suspend, resume), cryptogram generation for tokenized transactions,
card asset retrieval and an Account Notification webhook that carries issuer-initiated account updates back to the token
requestor. Requests use OAuth 2.0 client credentials plus a second-factor JWT, JWE payload encryption and mTLS on Discover's
outgoing calls. Formerly listed as Discover Stored Payment Tokens; the /products/stored-payment-tokens page no longer
resolves.
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
- aid: discover:discover-airport-lounge-travel-program
name: Discover Airport Lounge & Travel Program
tags:
- Travel
- Diners Club
- Lounges
- Benefits
- Cardmember
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/airport-lounge-locator?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/airport-lounge-locator
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/airport-lounge-locator?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Airport Lounge & Travel Program provides exclusive access to premium airport lounges worldwide, offering
travelers a comfortable and luxurious space to relax and unwind before their flight. Members can enjoy amenities such
as complimentary food and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, private workstations, and shower facilities. Additionally, the
program offers special discounts and perks on various travel services, including airport transfers, car rentals, and hotel
accommodations.
- aid: discover:discover-atm-locator
name: Discover ATM Locator
tags:
- ATM
- Location
- Travel
- Cardmember
- Acceptance
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/atm-locator?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/atm-locator
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/atm-locator?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover ATM Locator is a user-friendly tool that allows cardholders to easily find nearby ATMs where they
can access their accounts and withdraw cash. By simply entering their location or zip code, users can quickly locate the
closest ATM that accepts Discover cards. The service provides detailed information about the ATM's location, operating
hours, and any associated fees, ensuring that cardholders can make informed decisions about where to withdraw money.
- aid: discover:discover-dci-customer-service
name: Diners Club International Customer Service
tags:
- Customer Service
- Diners Club
- Credit Cards
- Cardmember Support
- Travel
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/diners-club-international-customer-service?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/diners-club-international-customer-service?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/diners-club-international-customer-service?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Diners Club International customer service capability offered to Diners Club franchisees and partners through
the Discover Global Network partner product portal. The product page is published; the API specification itself sits behind
the invitation-only Discover Developer Center. Formerly listed under the slug dci-customer-service, whose product page
no longer resolves.
- aid: discover:discover-enhanced-decisioning-api
name: Discover Enhanced Decisioning API
tags:
- Fraud
- Risk
- Decisioning
- Payments
- Analytics
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-enhanced-decisioning?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-enhanced-decisioning?tab=documentation
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-enhanced-decisioning?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Enhanced Decisioning API is a powerful tool that allows businesses to make smarter and faster decisions
by leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms. By analyzing a vast amount of data from various
sources, the API provides insights and recommendations to help organizations optimize their decision-making processes.
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
- aid: discover:discover-fraud-alerts
name: Discover Fraud Alerts
tags:
- Fraud
- Alerts
- Notifications
- Security
- Payments
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/fraud-alerts?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/card-smarts/fraud-faqs/
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/fraud-alerts?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Fraud Alerts is a service provided by Discover Financial Services that helps protect cardholders from
unauthorized and fraudulent activity on their accounts. When unusual or suspicious transactions are detected, cardholders
are alerted via text, email, or phone call so they can take immediate action to prevent any further unauthorized charges.
This service helps cardholders monitor their accounts more closely and allows them to quickly report any suspicious activity
to Discover.
- aid: discover:discover-country-acceptance
name: Discover Country Acceptance
tags:
- Travel
- Acceptance
- Countries
- Cardmember
- Reference Data
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/country-acceptance?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/international-use/
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/country-acceptance?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Country Acceptance is a financial institution that specializes in providing loans to individuals in
rural and underserved communities. They understand the unique challenges faced by those living in these areas and strive
to provide affordable and accessible financing options to help them achieve their financial goals. With a commitment to
fairness and transparency, Discover Country Acceptance works closely with each client to tailor a loan solution that meets
their specific needs.
baseURL: https://0wgjxu6jh2.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/api/country-acceptance/v2
- aid: discover:discover-currency-converter
name: Discover Currency Converter
tags:
- Currency
- Exchange Rates
- Travel
- Reference Data
- Cardmember
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/currency-converter?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/currency-converter?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/currency-converter?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Currency Converter is a user-friendly tool that allows individuals to easily convert between different
currencies. With a simple interface, users can input the amount of money in one currency and select the desired currency
they would like to convert to. The tool automatically calculates the exchange rate and displays the converted amount in
real-time.
- aid: discover:discover-tip-etiquette
name: Discover Tip Etiquette
tags:
- Travel
- Tipping
- Reference Data
- Cardmember
- Currency
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/tip-etiquette?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/when-to-tip-guide/
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/tip-etiquette?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Tip Etiquette is a platform designed to educate individuals on the proper etiquette and practices
when it comes to tipping. This includes providing guidance on how much to tip in various situations, such as at restaurants,
spas, salons, and for delivery services. The platform also offers advice on how to tip appropriately based on the level
of service received, as well as how to handle situations where tipping may not be expected or customary.
- aid: discover:discover-travel-guides
name: Discover Travel Guides
tags:
- Travel
- Guides
- Merchants
- Cardmember
- Acceptance
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/travel-guides?tab=overview
properties:
- url: https://travel.discoverglobalnetwork.com/jcb/
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/travel-guides?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Travel Guides is a comprehensive travel planning and booking service that helps travelers create unforgettable
and seamless travel experiences. From researching destinations and finding the best accommodations to booking flights,
activities, and transportation, Discover Travel Guides offers personalized recommendations and expert guidance every step
of the way.
- aid: discover:discover-payment-account-reference
name: Discover Payment Account Reference
tags:
- Payments
- Tokenization
- PAR
- EMVCo
- Reference Data
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/payment-account-reference?tab=overview
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/payment-account-reference?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/payment-account-reference?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Payment Account Reference (PAR) gives merchants and solution providers an aggregated view of a customer's account
without exposing the PAN or the payment token. PAR is the EMVCo-defined non-financial reference value that correlates
every transaction on one card account whether it was made with a PAN or with a payment token, which is what makes loyalty,
dispute and risk analytics work across tokenized and untokenized channels. Discover offers PAR as an optional add-on to
its tokenization products, and PAR absence is a first-class error condition in the Stored Token Services error registry
(code 10005).
- aid: discover:discover-iin-data-lookup-service
name: Discover IIN Data Lookup Service
tags:
- BIN
- IIN
- Reference Data
- Payments
- Card Network
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/iin-data-lookup?tab=overview
baseURL: https://rangerx-api.discoverfinancial.com/epp/rangerx/v1
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/iin-data-lookup?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/iin-data-lookup?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: The IIN Data Lookup Service returns up-to-date Issuer Identification Number (BIN) range data so an acquirer,
processor or merchant can identify the issuer, the card product and the network behind a card number before routing or
authorising a transaction. The published surface includes a full IIN list, a simplified summary list, a per-network summary
and a single-IIN lookup that returns every field attribute for one range, alongside a health check. It is the one Discover
API product documented with real GET reads rather than the POST-dominant pattern the rest of the portfolio uses.
- aid: discover:discover-network-account-updater
name: Discover Network Account Updater
tags:
- Payments
- Recurring Billing
- Card on File
- Account Updater
- Credit Cards
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-network-account-updater?tab=overview
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-network-account-updater?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/discover-network-account-updater?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Discover Network Account Updater keeps recurring and stored card-on-file payment credentials current so merchants
can keep processing payments without interruption when a card is reissued, renumbered or re-expired. Requestors submit
inquiry requests for enrolled accounts and receive updated account information; the published error registry documents
PAN validation (Luhn), cryptographic failures on the encrypted account payload, and an enrollment eligibility check that
rejects requestors who are not boarded for Account Updater.
- aid: discover:discover-issuer-card-account-services
name: Discover Issuer Card Account Services
tags:
- Issuing
- Card Management
- Payments
- Enrollment
- Credit Cards
humanURL: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/issuer-card-account-services?tab=overview
baseURL: https://apis.discover.com
properties:
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/issuer-card-account-services?tab=overview
type: Documentation
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products/issuer-card-account-services?tab=api-specs
type: APIReference
description: Issuer Card Account Services (iCAS) is the Discover Global Network capability issuers use to manage changes
to card accounts across the life of the account. The published surface documents a bulk card-account enrollment operation
that also updates card product codes, with validation at the account-key level and partial success allowed at the request
level, plus a health check. Account information must be encrypted in the request, with decryption and validation performed
server side.
name: Discover
tags:
- Credit Cards
- Payments
- Card Network
- Tokenization
- Financial Services
- Fraud
- Fortune 500
type: Index
deliveryModel:
model: saas
open_source: false
commercial: true
callable_host: false
label: Hosted service · you call their endpoint
confidence: medium
source:
- pricing
generated: '2026-08-28'
method: derived
accessModel:
pricing: freemium
onboarding: unknown
trial: false
try_now: false
public: false
label: Freemium
confidence: medium
source:
- plans
generated: '2026-07-22'
method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/discover.png
access: 3rd-Party
common:
- type: Signup
url: https://www.discover.com/register-account/?ICMPGN=SA_LOGIN_OVERLAY_REGISTER
- type: Corporate
url: https://www.discover-financial.com
- type: PartnerPortal
url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/
- type: Network
url: https://www.discoverglobalnetwork.com/
- type: Blog
url: https://technology.discover.com/
- type: InvestorRelations
url: https://investorrelations.discover.com/
- type: Legal
url: https://www.discover.com/company/our-company/legal/
- type: Website
url: https://www.discover.com/
- type: DomainSecurity
url: security/discover-domain-security.yml
- type: GitHubOrganization
url: https://github.com/discoverfinancial
- type: LinkedIn
url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/partner-resources
name: Discover Partner Product Portal
type: Partners
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/faq
name: FAQs | Discover Partner Product Portal
type: FAQ
- url: https://www.discoverglobalnetwork.com/privacy-policy/
name: Global Privacy Center | Discover Global Network
type: PrivacyPolicy
- url: https://www.discoverglobalnetwork.com/terms-of-use/
name: Terms of Use | Discover Global Network/
type: TermsOfService
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/
type: DeveloperPortal
name: Discover Partner Product Portal
- url: https://developer.discover.com/home
type: Portal
name: Discover Developer Center
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/going-live-with-discover?tab=developer-guide
type: Documentation
name: Discover developer guide
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/products
type: APIReference
name: Discover API product specifications
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/going-live-with-discover
type: GettingStarted
name: Going Live with Discover
- url: https://partner.discoverglobalnetwork.com/contact-us
type: Support
name: Contact Discover partner support
- url: https://developer.discover.com/user/login
type: Login
name: Discover Developer Center log in
- url: https://www.discover.com/responsible-disclosure
type: Security
name: Discover Responsible Disclosure
- url: security/discover-vulnerability-disclosure.yml
type: VulnerabilityDisclosure
- url: authentication/discover-authentication.yml
type: Authentication
- url: scopes/discover-scopes.yml
type: OAuthScopes
- url: conventions/discover-conventions.yml
type: Conventions
- url: errors/discover-problem-types.yml
type: ErrorCatalog
- url: errors/discover-error-codes.yml
type: ErrorCodes
- url: lifecycle/discover-lifecycle.yml
type: Lifecycle
- url: conformance/discover-conformance.yml
type: Conformance
- url: sandbox/discover-sandbox.yml
type: Sandbox
- url: packages/discover-packages.yml
type: Packages
- url: well-known/discover-well-known.yml
type: WellKnown
- url: rate-limits/discover-rate-limits.yml
type: RateLimits
- url: plans/discover-plans-pricing.yml
type: Plans
- url: asyncapi/discover-webhooks.yml
type: Webhooks
- url: llms/discover-llms.txt
type: LLMsTxt
- url: finops/discover-finops.yml
type: FinOps
created: '2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z'
modified: '2026-09-06'
position: Consuming
description: 'Discover Financial Services is a US consumer bank and payments network - credit cards, personal loans, student
loans, home equity loans, and online savings and checking accounts - and, through Discover Global Network, one of the four
global card acceptance networks, alongside the Diners Club International and PULSE brands. Its developer-facing business
is the network side: issuers, acquirers, processors, wallet providers and token requestors integrate through the Discover
Partner Product Portal and the invitation-only Discover Developer Center for tokenization, account updating, IIN/BIN lookup,
fraud alerts, enhanced decisioning and a set of travel and acceptance tools. Discover''s footer now reads "Discover, a division
of Capital One, N.A., Member FDIC".'
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
email: kin@apievangelist.com
specificationVersion: '0.23'
x-enrichment:
date: '2026-09-06'
status: enriched
artifacts_added: 19
pass: local-v3
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