Universal Coverage API

Universal Coverage (UC) APIs help you identify, match, and assess counterparties and suppliers globally through a streamlined search-and-report workflow.

Service Provider Information

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

Universal Coverage (UC) APIs help you identify, match, and assess counterparties and suppliers globally through a streamlined search-and-report workflow. The UC Single Search API supports efficient entity discovery and matching, while the UC RiskGauge Report API delivers RiskGauge (RG) reports and supports raw data for deeper analysis and downstream use.

  • UC Single Search API: Search once using company name + country code (required) and optional refinement fields to find the best matching entity.
  • UC RiskGauge Report API: Generate downloadable RG reports and/or retrieve the raw data behind the report.
  • This API provides access to 17M companies.
  • This API provides max. 100 core search results and 10 expanded search results in each request.
  • Designed to support onboarding, KYC checks, and supplier risk assessments with reduced manual effort.

Note: The UC API provides two different views, displayed based on the user's entitlements. Credit Analytics view and Risk Gauge view.

Version
1.0
Input
JSON
Output
PDF, JSON

Use Cases

  • Counterparty onboarding: Quickly locate the correct legal entity during onboarding workflows. 
  • KYC / customer due diligence: Support identity resolution and screening preparation by selecting the right match.
  • Supplier discovery & risk assessment: Identify suppliers across broad global coverage and pull risk insights for procurement decisions. 
  • Workflow automation: Integrate search + reporting into internal systems to speed up reviews and improve consistency.  

Benefits

  • Efficient, accurate entity matching: Identify the right counterparties/suppliers across global datasets with a single search. 
  • Comprehensive risk insights: Access RiskGauge reports and the underlying raw data for informed decisions and auditability. 
  • Faster turnaround through automation: Embed the APIs into onboarding/compliance/procurement workflows to reduce manual steps.  

Documentation