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Correct address errors before your online customers complete orders
UPS OnLine® Tools Address Validation checks U.S. shipping addresses (city, state, and postal code) and suggests alternates if an error is discovered. Address validation can reduce operating costs and improve customer service by helping you and your customers discover and correct address errors before shipping.
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Confirm Your Shipping Addresses
Confirm Your Shipping Addresses
Catch Errors Before They Catch Up with You
Add Web-based United States address validation capabilities to your integrated enterprise applications or Web site. UPS OnLine® Tools Address Validation can provide direct automated integration between your Web site or enterprise system and UPS. As with all OnLine Tools, your customers will enjoy the depth of UPS services and capabilities, while your business becomes more efficient with improved processes.

UPS OnLine Tools Address Validation checks a customer's address and provides suggested alternatives if an error is discovered. Whether built into your public Web site or integrated with your internal systems, this tool can help you reduce operating costs and improve customer service.

The tool requires XML/Web Services programmers to code and integrate. UPS provides a developer kit which includes a developer guide that explains how to integrate and code UPS functionality into your existing business applications or e-commerce Web site.
What It Does for You
What It Does for You
Here's What It Does for You
Available for use in over 40 countries, UPS Address Validation is a valuable addition to any business shipping packages to the United States. For example, if your U.S. customer enters an incorrect postal code while placing their online order, they are provided with suggested alternatives. This XML tool also enables your customer service representatives to confirm and correct addresses during customer calls.

Reduce the Chance of Mis-shipped Orders
Improve customer service by assisting shoppers when they place orders. Decrease the number of delivery delays due to an incorrect address entry.