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Financial data APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are software components that enable seamless interaction between financial applications, allowing for easy access to information, transactions, and payments. Financial institutions use these APIs to simplify integration, enhance collaboration with financial partners, and improve the overall customer experience. The primary function of a financial data API is to provide users with access to financial information exactly when they need it. These APIs connect disparate applications, enabling smooth data sharing between them, whether for consumers, third-party vendors, business partners, or company employees. Businesses also utilize these APIs to synchronize data across multiple platforms. These APIs work by connecting to legacy financial systems, processing incoming requests, retrieving the relevant data, and sending it back as a response. Users rely on financial data APIs to link and access information stored within larger financial applications and databases.