Web Services - Developer Area

Authentication

Each web service requires authentication, providing a secure connection between the client and Lyons' servers. A company ID, username and password are required to access Lyons Web Services. Lyons offers trial access for development-site and live testing. To receive a company ID, username and password, please complete the trial request form or contact an account representative.

• ABA Web Service (GetPrimaryBankFullXML WSDL) - returns the primary financial institution information for submitted bank routing numbers.
• ABA Web Service (GetBanksFullXML WSDL) - returns the complete financial institution record for submitted bank routing numbers.
• ABA Express Web Service (GetBanksXML WSDL) - returns the financial institution name for submitted bank routing numbers.
• Account Verification Web Service (GetStatusCode WSDL) - returns Accept or Deny messages for submitted routing and account numbers
• SSN Web Service (ValidateSSN WSDL) - returns the status (valid or invalid) for a submitted social security number.
• OFAC Web Service (OFACScanName WSDL) - checks an individual's name or company's name against the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) SDN watch list, Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) Denied Person's list and the new Non-SDN list (NS-PLC).

Logon Methods (common to all Lyons Web Services)

• String Logon (integer companyID, string username, string password) - this method is used to authenticate a client/customer.  A companyID, username and password will be provided by Lyons.  A unique session token is generated (and will be valid for 20 minutes) when the companyID is submitted to the web service.
• Boolean RequiredLogon (string token) - this method does not have to be called to use the web services.  It is available for client applications to determine if the session has expired.

Platforms

Lyons Web Services are available for clients connecting from a wide variety of programming and technical platforms.  Web service sample applications and code snippets are provided only as a guideline and actual implementation may vary based on the programming language, operating system, or other technical factors. Contact support for complete source code or platform-specific samples.

SOAP Exceptions

The web service methods above check passed parameters in response to the client.  If the call is in error or a failure occurs in the service, a SOAP exception is generated.  Contact support to report SOAP errors.

Security and Business Continuity

An SAS 70 Type II Certified data center, hosted by Verizon Business, insures optimum business continuity protection. This service includes redundant servers, storage arrays, data feeds, operating systems and backup software. 128-bit encryption is provided by a VeriSign SSL Certificate for transmitting confidential information through https.