> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://devs.snowdropsolutions.co.uk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://devs.snowdropsolutions.co.uk/basic-concepts/restrictive-vs-extended.md). # Restrictive vs Extended There are two different types of requests you can make to MRS: * `restrictive` * `extended` You specify which type you want with the `type` parameter. ### Restrictive The Restrictive Call is used to populate a statement view of transactions. Its main purpose is to return merchant names and logos. Characteristics of the Restrictive call * Does not rely on the Google Maps Platform APIs. * The caching rules are determined by Snowdrop. * Match rates will typically be lower as compared to the Extended call. * Returns what is needed to populate a statement view of transactions. #### Example UX for Restrictive calls: ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/VtYAW9I3XRiYrvmyDmjcMRNVqJ5exk0qZgsH7z3jv-qSGiuFEsAvcU5QzJLzJsB9LPngIe4DTY2fcihETjf7FTV6JoF6IbsMv43UMhM1UF_pjCE_ElvbwVqTD63uD4wbLGE9DwUWhcMdjDqD9M5L06-K=s2048) #### **Information returned by a Restrictive call:** | name | The merchant name. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | website | The website for the merchant (if appropriate). | |

Img (logo)

logoImg (string):

categoryImg (string):

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A logo for the merchant, if one is found. If a logo is not found a general category icon is returned.

A logo for the merchant, if one is found. (Does not return a category icon).

A category icon for the merchant. These can be customised by the bank.

| | cachePolicy | An indicator for the caching rules for the returned information. | | logoScore | An indicator as to the likelihood that the returned image is a logo. | | categorisation | Categorisation is returned when the merchant has been found in the Snowdrop Top Merchants database. | | ID | This is an optional transaction identifier that can be sent to Snowdrop. If sent, it is returned. This is to allow for linking up the returned information with other systems. | ### Extended The Extended call is used to populate a statement view of a single transaction with enriched GeoLocation data points. Its main purpose is to return a map location (when appropriate) for the transaction. It also returns categorisation and other information. The typical architecture is to present a statement view (list of transactions) first and then allow the user to press (or click) on a transaction to get more info. This is when the Extended call is used. Characteristics of the Extended call * Relies on the Google Maps Platform. * The caching rules are determined by Google. * Match rates will typically be higher as compared to the Restrictive call. This is because the Google Places database is very comprehensive. #### Example UX for Extended call: ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/KP0M_FRM8ZV3MTcdqky4vqMSiMQonxgxFVlRYlHNTWKkXevPGFxeNVcstxmN8g7Wks-SrsMaHZnW5sR4FRNF4NV8tt4uzXl_BQymzG4n5LWliSnWw9mnLZUm1dUpNWlsSyUtWM00zcPdpgb5YkGD6KJm=s2048) #### Information returned by the Extended call: Includes [everything provided by the Restrictive call](#information-returned-by-a-restrictive-call). Includes the address, map coordinates, categorisation and more. See the API specification for more details. ### Data Flow Diagram: Restrictive vs Extended