Following the announcement that GetAddress.io has ceased operations as of 4th February 2026, many organisations will now be reviewing how address lookup and validation is integrated into their systems.
Any provider closure can create disruption and uncertainty, but we want to reassure affected businesses that our team is ready to support a smooth and secure migration.
At AFD, our involvement with Royal Mail and the Postcode Address File (PAF®) extends far beyond simply reselling data.
For many years, AFD has played a direct and critical role in checking, processing and distributing the PAF® files on which more than 40,000 organisations rely. These files are used by millions every day across the UK – powering deliveries, identity verification, customer experience, fraud prevention, and operational logistics.
This work reflects a long‑standing, trusted partnership with Royal Mail’s Address Management Unit, and it is one of the reasons AFD’s address validation services are regarded as exceptionally reliable and compliant.
If your systems were previously integrated with GetAddress.io, AFD can help you transition quickly and confidently.
Contact our team on 0333 433 0711 or email postcode@afd.co.uk for immediate assistance.
We serve thousands of organisations and a network of hundreds of partners across multiple industry sectors, enabling them to have full confidence in their contact data.