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Rate Limits

The Basis Theory API has rate limits applied to ensure the speed and consistency of our systems.

  • Globale Rate Limit
    • Counter: IP
    • Rate: 1000 Requests / 10 Seconds
    • Block Duration: 10 Seconds
  • Portal:
    • Counter: IP
    • Rate: 600 Requests / 10 Seconds
    • Block Duration: 10 Seconds
  • API
    • POST /tokens/search
      • Counter: IP
      • Rate 50 Requests / 10 Seconds
      • Block Duration: 10 Seconds
    • GET /tokens
      • Counter: IP
      • Rate 100 Requests / 10 Seconds
      • Block Duration: 10 Seconds
    • POST (/tokens | /tokenize)
      • Counter: IP
      • Rate 200 Requests / 10 Seconds
      • Block Duration: 10 Seconds

Error Codes

Error CodeMeaning
429Request has been rate limited