Question

I have an $.ajax() request that queries currency exchange rate information from another web server, which is the reason (I believe) for which I am getting an “Access Is Denied” error on the $.ajax() call.

Is there a way to permit this type of activity?

Answer 1

Yes, you could use JSONP if the remote server can support it (works only with GET requests and it works with the .ajax function as well). Another option is to create a bridge server script on the same domain.

Here’s an article that may help you get started.

Here’s how it works:

The server must send the data using the following format:

callback({name : "Smith", id : 1})

where callback must be configurable.

So basically jQuery includes a script tag inside the DOM:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://distantdomain.com/?jsonp_callback=someRandomName"></script>

and the someRandomName function will be executed and passed the JSON object.