Address Verification

Verify proof of address in less than a minute

Effortlessly onboard users in less than a minute. Choose between document-based Proof of Address or use geolocation and global database methods for address verification.

Comply with ease

Ensure full compliance without complicating onboarding for users.

Skyrocket conversion

Rapid verification with multiple paths available for the user. Seamlessly check documents from any country.

Eliminate fraud

Scan all traces of fraud and prevent scammers with sophisticated AI checks and other methods.

Maximize conversion for PoA verification

Provide a user-centric approach with 3 ways to pass the check

59 sec to verify

Document-based address verification

Verification drop-offs stop today. It takes just a minute to process documents of nearly any language or origin.

5 sec to verify

Instant geo-based verification

Lightning fast user geolocation check on devices that allow it. If extra documents are needed, users can upload them in the same flow.

10 sec to verify

Verification via global databases

There’s also a way to verify proof of address in a blink by extracting all needed info from databases.

Customize your verification flows

Maximize conversion with flexible triggers and conditions

Let the user pick a verification route for themselves, or suggest a suitable option based on their traits. Sumsub’s workflow builder lets you set all the needed triggers and conditions with ease.

Maximize conversion with flexible triggers and conditions

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Integrate Sumsub within an hour via Web SDK, Mobile SDK, or our RESTful API.
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FAQ

  • What is an Address Verification Service (AVS)?

    An Address Verification Service (AVS) is a security tool used to verify the billing address provided by a cardholder during a transaction. AVS validates this information by comparing it to the billing address on file with the card issuer.

  • What is the purpose of address verification?

    Address verification is primarily used to prevent fraudulent transactions, as it can help identify instances where a cardholder is attempting to use a stolen card. By requiring that the billing address provided by the cardholder matches the billing address on file with the card issuer, AVS ensures that the person making the transaction is the rightful owner of the credit card.

    Address verification also helps reduce the number of chargebacks businesses may face, which can be costly and time-consuming to resolve. By ensuring that the address provided by the cardholder is correct, AVS helps to reduce the likelihood of chargebacks resulting from fraudulent transactions.

    Additionally, an address verification tool can help improve customer data accuracy, which can be helpful for marketing or other business purposes. By ensuring that the customer's address information is correct, businesses can better target their marketing efforts and improve the quality of their customer data.

  • How does the address verification system (AVS) work?

    An AVS indicates the level of match between the address provided by the cardholder and the address on file with the card issuer. The AVS system typically uses the first five digits of the zip code and the street number to verify an address. The merchant or the payment processor can use the AVS response to determine whether to accept or decline the transaction.

  • What are the benefits of using address validation tools?

    There are several benefits to using address validation tools, including:

    Improved Data Quality: Address Validation Tools can help ensure that the address data entered by the user is accurate and complete. This can help businesses maintain clean and accurate customer data, improving their operations and decision-making.

    Fraud Prevention: Address Validation Tools can help to prevent fraudulent transactions by validating the address provided by the user against public and private databases. This can help businesses reduce the risk of chargebacks and losses resulting from fraudulent transactions.

    Compliance with Regulations: Address Validation Tools can help businesses comply with regulations requiring accurate and complete address data, such as GDPR and CCPA. This can help companies avoid fines and penalties and uphold their reputation.

    Overall, Address Validation Tools can significantly benefit businesses by improving data quality, reducing errors and costs, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with regulations.