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Bulk address validation tool
Standardize and validate your addresses instantly, worldwide. For instructions, see the documentation.
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Spreadsheets: Already have your addresses in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets? Install Smarty’s Excel add-in or Sheets add-on, and away you go.
Mapping software: Upload your address list to QGIS free mapping software to validate and visually plot your addresses based on ZIP9 geocoordinates Smarty® provides with every validation. (For higher accuracy geocodes, see US Rooftop Geocoding.)
Command Line Interface (CLI): Use CLI for your most massive lists with no size limit other than your subscription.
What is Bulk Address Validation?
Bulk or batch address validation is an address-scrubbing process that allows you to instantly verify and clean large lists of worldwide addresses, ensuring they’re accurate and up-to-date.
Bulk Address Validation Features
Worldwide
Verify addresses in the official formats of all 250 countries and territories.
Fast
Fastest speeds available
Accurate
Ensure precise batch address verification with a CASS-certified+ solution.
Comprehensive
Verify all 201 million+ USPS deliverable addresses plus over 20 million non-USPS addresses in the US alone.
Enhanced Matching
Match and perform address correction on even messy, invalid addresses.
ZIP Code Lookups
Perform batch ZIP Code lookups by address and validate cities.
SmartyKey®
Every address verification result includes a persistent unique identifier, SmartyKey, that never changes despite changes to an address.
Address Metadata
Get up to 55 data points with each address validation, including vacancy status, indication of residential or commercial addresses (RDI), and lat/long coordinates.
User-Friendly Platform
Makes the process of bulk address validation easy to manage.
Robust Documentation and Support
Easily leverage the benefits of batch address validation services.
Compliance with Postal Standards
Smarty's bulk mail list address validation service aligns with official postal standards, aiding in compliance, postage savings, reducing undeliverable mail, and improving postal service interactions.
Bulk Address Validation Benefits
Data Integrity: Get your addresses on point: Parse, standardize, and validate to make your data clean and robust.
Cost Savings: Stop failed deliveries messing with your cash flow. Sort out addresses to dodge extra costs and score postal discounts.
Happy Customers: Keep those deliveries smooth and complaints low. Validate bulk mailing lists for fast deliveries and max satisfaction.
Smooth Operations: Cut the hassle of manually correcting wrong addresses and save time and resources. Automate address checks to keep operations running slick.
Geo-Intel Boost: Elevate logistics and marketing with Smarty's lat-long data. It's the secret sauce for better analysis.
Global Swagger: Go big or go home! Validate addresses worldwide for smooth international transactions and consistent global results.
Flexibility and Scalability: Keep it flexible with cloud solutions. Scale up your operations without breaking a sweat, no matter your biz size.
Fraud Busting: Spot fake addresses before they cause trouble. Keep it real and prevent fraud like a pro.
Legal Compliance: Stay on the right side of the law. Keep your addresses accurate to avoid penalties and stay legit.
By tapping into bulk address validation, you'll boost efficiency, keep customers smiling, and set the stage for growth and success. Let's get it!
Smarty's Bulk Address Validation Tool is your go-to solution for ensuring accurate address data. Our batch address verification software is a valuable asset for your business operations. Connect with an address expert.
FAQ
How can I validate a list of addresses?
How can I validate a list of addresses?
To validate an entire list of addresses, follow the instructions in the free validation tool above. Note that this web tool defaults to demo mode, where you can only validate 10 addresses simultaneously. Get a free or paid account to process more addresses at once.
Alternatively, with a paid subscription, you can process your entire list.
A paid subscription also unlocks Smarty's Google Sheets and Excel plugins, allowing you to batch-verify addresses right inside your spreadsheet programs.
We recommend our CLI tool for processing massive lists that have no size limit other than your subscription.
Alternatively, with a paid subscription, you can process your entire list.
A paid subscription also unlocks Smarty's Google Sheets and Excel plugins, allowing you to batch-verify addresses right inside your spreadsheet programs.
We recommend our CLI tool for processing massive lists that have no size limit other than your subscription.
Is it free to use the above bulk address validation tool?
Is it free to use the above bulk address validation tool?
Yes. You can verify up to 10 addresses at a time for free without an account using the above batch address verification tool.
Need more free lookups? Verify up to 1,000 US or 100 international addresses with a free trial.
Want to process even more in an address verification batch? Choose an economical validation plan to match your needs.
Need more free lookups? Verify up to 1,000 US or 100 international addresses with a free trial.
Want to process even more in an address verification batch? Choose an economical validation plan to match your needs.
How do batch address verification services work?
How do batch address verification services work?
Most batch address verification services follow these steps:
- Begin by normalizing and parsing the input data into its respective address components.
- Then, the entire address is standardized and formatted according to the official postal address standards of the destination country or territory.
- Next, the validation phase is initiated, verifying the standardized data against an authoritative database to determine its accuracy and legitimacy. Fuzzy logic helps find and match even some incomplete addresses.
- Finally, the output is generated, including standardized, correct addresses and the original input addresses.
How many addresses can I validate with your bulk address verification tool at a time?
How many addresses can I validate with your bulk address verification tool at a time?
The free web tool above limits you to 10 address checks per batch. With a paid subscription, you can process as many addresses as your subscription allows. We recommend you use the above tool up to 25,000 addresses at once. Our Google Sheets tool can process as many addresses as the Google sheet will fit. For larger files, we recommend using the Command Line Interface (CLI) to validate your bulk address list. You can verify huge batches of hundreds of thousands of addresses at once - the only limit on the amount you process through the CLI is your subscription limit.
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How long does it take?
How long does it take?
A fraction of a second. We have paid plans that enable you to verify up to 75,000 addresses per second in the cloud. If speed is your need, we help you succeed.
What does all the data mean?
What does all the data mean?
Here are your guides to the data, including the names of respective fields, field types, definitions, and confirmation levels.
Is all available address data returned in the free tool?
Is all available address data returned in the free tool?
No. Free plans don't return all output field data. To receive all available output field data, consider purchasing a paid subscription.
Which results are considered valid?
Which results are considered valid?
For US addresses, see the DPV Match Code and Footnotes for more details. For international addresses, see the Verification Status. And for bulk ZIP Code lookups, see the Summary and Reason fields.
Which address formats and countries are covered?
Which address formats and countries are covered?
Want to provide exceptional service to your international customers? Smarty® is one of the world's leading address validation service providers.
We match the varying address structures and norms for all 248 countries and territories worldwide through our International Address Verification. We standardize and verify addresses according to each country's official postal authority, such as those provided by the USPS, Canada Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail, Deutsche Post, etc.
Whether you're dealing with addresses in the US, Europe, Asia, or any other region, we understand the nuances of different regional address formats — including differences in street naming conventions, postal code systems, and other regional specifics.
Expanding eCommerce globally? Integrate International Address Verification and Autocomplete to help ensure that your address data is accurate, standardized, and validated. This will foster a more efficient and user-friendly checkout time and reduced cart abandonments for your customers worldwide.
Learn more about international address validation and foreign address formats.
We match the varying address structures and norms for all 248 countries and territories worldwide through our International Address Verification. We standardize and verify addresses according to each country's official postal authority, such as those provided by the USPS, Canada Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail, Deutsche Post, etc.
Whether you're dealing with addresses in the US, Europe, Asia, or any other region, we understand the nuances of different regional address formats — including differences in street naming conventions, postal code systems, and other regional specifics.
Expanding eCommerce globally? Integrate International Address Verification and Autocomplete to help ensure that your address data is accurate, standardized, and validated. This will foster a more efficient and user-friendly checkout time and reduced cart abandonments for your customers worldwide.
Learn more about international address validation and foreign address formats.
Does Smarty offer transliteration?
Does Smarty offer transliteration?
Yes, our batch verification software includes transliteration. This functionality can be particularly beneficial when dealing with international addresses, facilitating a seamless translation of characters from one script to another and ensuring accurate address processing globally.
Learn about transliteration and how it can be used in address validation.
Learn about transliteration and how it can be used in address validation.
How can I make my list of addresses Smarty-friendly?
How can I make my list of addresses Smarty-friendly?
For smooth sailing, use these column headers and address formatting.
What methods are available for bulk address verification & which should I use?
What methods are available for bulk address verification & which should I use?
Smarty specializes in bulk address validation solutions in the cloud. However, on-premise options are available for those who are required to use them.
To process addresses in bulk or batch in the cloud, you can use the above web interface tool, the Command Line Interface, or Smarty’s plugins for Google Sheets and Excel.
If you’re processing fewer than 25,000 US or 2,500 international addresses in a single batch, the above batch address validator tool will meet your needs. The above tool defaults to demo mode unless you’re logged into your account. You're limited to verifying 10 addresses at a time in demo mode. When logged into your account, you can process up to 25,000 US or 2,500 international addresses simultaneously, depending on your subscription level.
We recommend using the Command Line Interface if larger lists are being processed in a single batch. With an unlimited subscription, you can process millions of addresses.
For more information, contact sales.
To process addresses in bulk or batch in the cloud, you can use the above web interface tool, the Command Line Interface, or Smarty’s plugins for Google Sheets and Excel.
If you’re processing fewer than 25,000 US or 2,500 international addresses in a single batch, the above batch address validator tool will meet your needs. The above tool defaults to demo mode unless you’re logged into your account. You're limited to verifying 10 addresses at a time in demo mode. When logged into your account, you can process up to 25,000 US or 2,500 international addresses simultaneously, depending on your subscription level.
We recommend using the Command Line Interface if larger lists are being processed in a single batch. With an unlimited subscription, you can process millions of addresses.
For more information, contact sales.
Does bulk address validation work with Excel, Google Sheets, or CSV Files?
Does bulk address validation work with Excel, Google Sheets, or CSV Files?
Yes, yes, and yes. You can use most files containing addresses in the web interface tool. Copy your list with addresses from an Excel, Google Sheets, or CSV spreadsheet file and paste them into the above web interface tool.
If using the CLI tool, you must convert your files to CSV format.
You can also bulk validate your address lists inside Google Sheets or Excel; just see our plugins.
If using the CLI tool, you must convert your files to CSV format.
You can also bulk validate your address lists inside Google Sheets or Excel; just see our plugins.
Does Smarty offer an address verification API?
Does Smarty offer an address verification API?
Yes, Smarty offers a variety of address validation APIs, including US Address Verification and International Address Verification services. With them, you can leverage the benefits of postal address verification in your website forms, CRM, or other platforms. For more information, visit our product pages on US Address Verification or International Address Verification. Or, see our API documentation.
Does Smarty offer address autocomplete APIs?
Does Smarty offer address autocomplete APIs?
We sure do. You can autocomplete addresses on your online forms to avoid bad addresses in your postal mail lists and improve the customer experience in real time. As customers start typing their street address, they’re presented with a short list of options, including their verified physical address. Just point and click, and voilà, the correct address is captured! You've now improved the shopping experience while capturing high-quality data for shipping products.
How do I get additional questions answered?
How do I get additional questions answered?
Here are some resources to help answer your questions:
- Command-line tool instructions and help
- US Address List Output Fields
- International List Output Fields
- ZIP Code List Output Fields
- Bulk Address Validation Interfaces
- Documentation
How do I buy a plan?
How do I buy a plan?
Simple - get started at our pricing page or contact sales.