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Overview

This node integrates with the Bedrijfsdata API to perform validation and cleansing of various data types. Specifically, the "Validate BIC Number" operation allows users to verify the validity of a given BIC (Bank Identifier Code) number. This is useful in financial workflows where ensuring the correctness of bank codes is critical for payment processing, compliance checks, or data quality assurance.

Practical examples include:

  • Validating BIC numbers entered by users in forms before processing payments.
  • Cleansing datasets containing banking information to ensure all BICs are valid.
  • Automating verification steps in financial onboarding processes.

Properties

Name Meaning
BIC Number (Required) Enter a BIC number to validate. The node will check if this BIC number is valid.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the validation result of the provided BIC number. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes fields indicating whether the BIC is valid, possibly additional metadata about the BIC such as the associated bank or country.

If the node supports binary output, it is not indicated here; thus, only JSON output is expected.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Bedrijfsdata API service.
  • Requires an API authentication token configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests.
  • The base URL for API requests is https://api.bedrijfsdata.nl/v1.2.
  • No other external dependencies are indicated.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication errors.
    • Providing an empty or malformed BIC number may result in validation failure or API errors.
    • Network connectivity problems can prevent successful API calls.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors from the API might be wrapped and rethrown as node operation errors with messages like "Failed to fetch cities" or "Unexpected API response," though these relate to other operations. For BIC validation, similar error handling applies.
    • If the API returns an unexpected response, the node throws an error indicating the failure reason.

  • Resolution tips:

    • Ensure the BIC number input is correctly formatted and non-empty.
    • Verify that the API key credential is properly set up and has necessary permissions.
    • Check network connectivity and API service status.

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