generated: '2026-07-19'
method: searched
source: https://docs.finix.com/additional-resources/developers/authentication-and-api-basics/rate-limits
note: >-
  Finix enforces per-second rate limits in the Live environment. Sandbox limits exist but are not publicly
  documented. Custom limits are available for high-traffic applications via a Finix point of contact.
exceed_status: 429
exceed_code: TOO_MANY_REQUESTS
strategy: [exponential-backoff, response-caching, prefer-webhooks-over-polling]
rate_limits:
  - environment: live
    operation: writes
    limit_count: 100
    window: second
  - environment: live
    operation: reads
    limit_count: 100
    window: second
  - environment: sandbox
    operation: reads-and-writes
    limit_count: null
    window: second
    note: enforced but not publicly documented