Canada Post Address Autocomplete: Explanation & Overview
- rosalindbergwork
- Jan 10, 2024
- 1 min read
An API-based system that allows users to start typing in an address and get suggestions as they type, is often referred to as an ‘address completion’ tool. It is commonly used by eCommerce businesses on their checkout pages to improve conversion and reduce cart abandonment rates. However, this technology has much wider applications than just that. It can be incorporated in government programs for a range of purposes including reducing input errors, ensuring accurate addresses, and speeding up data entry.
One of the biggest differences between stock solutions like Google’s and those offered by third-party providers that the latter can validate and verify an address. They are able to do this because they come with SERP certification which allows them to access Canada Post’s official address database.
In addition to this, a quality address checker will also be able to suggest secondary unit indicators. These could include apartment numbers, floors and more. This is an important feature for many business because it will help to ensure that the address is actually a deliverable one.
The best address autocomplete tools are able to do all of this because they use global data sets which allow them to check a customer’s address against the Royal Mail’s Postcode Address File (PAF), Eircodes and USPS database among others to ensure it is valid and deliverable. This can make a significant difference to your business and help you to avoid costly mistakes.
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