LedgerBeam
LedgerBeam
Transaction Enrichment

Unlock the full potential of your transaction data

Transform raw transaction data into structured, actionable insights with our advanced enrichment API. Categorize, clean, and enrich financial data at scale.

Transaction Enrichment
How It Works

Powerful Transaction Enrichment in Three Simple Steps

Our API is designed to be easy to integrate while providing powerful enrichment capabilities.

1

Send Raw Transactions

Send your raw transaction data through our secure API. We accept data from any source, in any format.

{
  "id": "01477249-540f-49dc-b3e4-bf5fc81db71d",
  "description": "AMZN MKTP US*MK2QP0X92",
  "amount": 29.99,
  "date": "2025-04-15"
}
2

Real-time Processing

Our AI models analyze and enrich your transaction data in real-time, with response times under 10ms.

Processing: 4ms
3

Receive Enriched Data

Get back structured, enriched transaction data with categories, merchant details, and more.

{
    "id": "01477249-540f-49dc-b3e4-bf5fc81db71d",
    "created_at": "2025-07-01T15:38:46.145745+01:00",
    "entity": {
        "name": "Amazon",
        "type": "merchant",
        "website": "https://www.amazon.com",
        "description": "Amazon is a multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital streaming. The transaction was processed through Amazon's Marketplace platform, indicating a purchase made on Amazon.com.",
        "logo": "https://logos.ledgerbeam.com/www.amazon.com",
        "intermediaries": []
    },
    "category": {
        "primary": "Shopping",
        "secondary": [
            "E-commerce"
        ],
        "accounting_category": "Retail Purchases",
        "tags": [
            "online-shopping",
            "retail"
        ]
    },
    "recurrence": {
        "is_recurring": false,
        "frequency": "",
        "next_occurrence": "",
        "confidence_score": 0.9
    },
    "location": {
        "address": "410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, USA",
        "street": "410 Terry Avenue North",
        "city": "Seattle",
        "state": "WA",
        "country": "United States",
        "country_code": "US",
        "postal_code": "98109",
        "latitude": 47.6229,
        "longitude": -122.3375,
        "maps": {
            "google_maps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=410+Terry+Avenue+North+Seattle+WA+98109+USA",
            "apple_maps_url": "https://maps.apple.com/?q=410+Terry+Avenue+North+Seattle+WA+98109+USA",
            "waze_url": "https://waze.com/ul?q=410+Terry+Avenue+North+Seattle+WA+98109+USA"
        }
    },
    "confidence_score": 0.9
}
Benefits

Why Choose LedgerBeam for Transaction Enrichment?

Our transaction enrichment API is designed to provide the highest accuracy, performance, and flexibility for financial applications.

Unmatched Accuracy

Our models achieve 95%+ accuracy in transaction categorization and merchant identification, significantly higher than industry averages.

Lightning-Fast Performance

Process millions of transactions in real-time with response times under 10ms, enabling immediate insights and actions.

Global Coverage

Support for multiple currencies, languages, and regional transaction formats across 50+ countries.

Enterprise-Grade Security

SOC 2 compliant with end-to-end encryption and strict data privacy controls to protect sensitive financial data.

Accuracy Comparison

Industry benchmark
Categorization98%
Merchant Identification97%
Recurrence Detection95%

Performance Metrics

Last 30 days
Average Response Time
7ms
Uptime
99.99%
Transactions Processed
500M+
Countries Supported
50+
API Request Example
// Example API request
fetch('https://api.ledgerbeam.com/v1/transactions', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "description": "APPLE.COM/BILL",
  })
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
  console.log(data);
// {
//     "id": "3c5b2d5b-4a4b-41f9-a830-7c1840831892",
//     "entity": {
//         "description": "Apple is a multinational technology company known for its consumer electronics, software, and online services. The transaction was processed through Apple's own payment system, with no external intermediaries involved.",
//         "id": "6890b942-df95-43f5-8f38-a5dcee46d24a",
//         "intermediaries": [],
//         "logo": "https://logos.ledgerbeam.com/www.apple.com",
//         "name": "Apple",
//         "type": "merchant",
//         "website": "https://www.apple.com"
//     },
//     "category": {
//         "primary": "Entertainment",
//         "secondary": [
//             "Streaming Service",
//             "Digital Content",
//             "Subscription Service"
//         ],
//         "accounting_category": "Subscriptions",
//         "tags": [
//             "streaming",
//             "digital-content",
//             "subscription"
//         ]
//     },
//     "location": {
//         "address": "1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA",
//         "street": "1 Infinite Loop",
//         "city": "Cupertino",
//         "state": "California",
//         "country": "United States",
//         "country_code": "US",
//         "postal_code": "95014",
//         "latitude": 37.33182,
//         "longitude": -122.03118,
//         "maps": {
//             "google_maps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1+Infinite+Loop,+Cupertino,+CA+95014,+USA",
//             "apple_maps_url": "https://maps.apple.com/?q=1+Infinite+Loop,+Cupertino,+CA+95014,+USA",
//             "waze_url": "https://waze.com/ul?q=1+Infinite+Loop,+Cupertino,+CA+95014,+USA"
//         }
//     },
//     "recurrence": {
//         "is_recurring": true,
//         "frequency": "monthly",
//         "next_occurrence": "2025-07-24",
//         "confidence_score": 0.95
//     },
//     "confidence_score": 0.95
// }
})
Technical Details

Built for Developers, by Developers

Our API is designed to be easy to integrate while providing powerful enrichment capabilities.

RESTful API

Simple, intuitive REST API with comprehensive documentation and examples in multiple programming languages.

Batch Processing

Process thousands of transactions in a single API call for efficient bulk processing.

Secure by Design

Bank-level security with TLS encryption, API key authentication, and optional data residency.

SDKs & Libraries

Official client libraries for JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, and more to accelerate integration.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LedgerBeam's transaction enrichment API.

How accurate is your transaction categorization?

Our transaction categorization achieves 95%+ accuracy across all categories, significantly higher than industry averages. We continuously train and improve our models with new transaction data to maintain this high level of accuracy.

How do you handle sensitive financial data?

We take data security extremely seriously. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and we are SOC 2 compliant. We also offer data residency options for customers with specific regulatory requirements. We never store or use your transaction data for any purpose other than providing our service to you.

What transaction data do you need to provide enrichment?

At minimum, we need the transaction description, amount, and date. However, providing additional data such as MCC codes, merchant IDs, or location data can improve the accuracy of our enrichment.

How quickly can I integrate your API?

Most customers can integrate our API in less than a day. We provide comprehensive documentation, client libraries for popular programming languages, and a sandbox environment for testing. Our support team is also available to help with any integration questions.

Do you support international transactions?

Yes, we support transactions in 50+ countries and multiple languages. Our models are trained on global transaction data to ensure high accuracy regardless of the transaction's origin.