Bing Maps API

What the maker publishes

Authentication

Using Bing Maps REST Services requires a Bing Maps Key. source

Elevation

The Elevations API returns elevations for locations, paths, or areas on Earth. source

Geocoding

The Locations API finds locations using an address, point, or query. source

Maker

Microsoft was founded in 1975 and its corporate headquarters are in Redmond, Washington. source

Maps and imagery

The Imagery API can return a static map, a static map with a route, or imagery metadata. source

Other services

The REST services include autosuggest and time zone lookup and conversion. source

Request ports

The Bing Maps API works only with requests using standard HTTP ports 80 or 443. source

Response formats

REST requests can return JSON by default or XML when requested with the output parameter. source

Routes and traffic

The Routes API supports walking, driving, and transit routes and provides traffic information along a route; the Traffic API returns traffic information for a geographic area. source

Service retirement

Microsoft says Bing Maps for Enterprise is retired for free Basic account customers; Enterprise customers can continue using it until June 30, 2028, after which they must update REST APIs and SDKs to Azure Maps. source

Support

Microsoft directs developers to Bing Maps Forums for questions and lists [email protected] for account, key, and access issues. source

Usage accounting

Transactions are counted for each REST Services request sent with a valid Bing Maps Key. source

What it does

Bing Maps REST Services is a REST API for tasks such as finding addresses, retrieving maps with pushpins and labels, and getting driving directions. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 5 Oct 2026.