AFD’s address lookup solution can now find addresses by entering a what3words location. When entered, AFD’s solution returns the nearest property-level address.
Using the form below, enter your what3words e.g. ///cost.complains.angel to see the nearest PAF addresses returned.
You can also enable “Location” which uses GPS co-ordinates from your device to enhance What3Word functionality.
Adding the what3words functionality to AFD’s address lookup solution helps organisations improve customer address data capture during the checkout process on e-commerce websites. Logistics companies benefit by having an extra layer of data to get their drivers to the exact delivery location which isn’t always the property.
Imagine the scenario of a customer wanting to quickly specify where they want their parcel delivered. They enter the what3words of the exact 3×3 metre delivery location which could be a hard-to-find address, specific access point, garage, shed, or safe place.
AFD’s solution lists the closest, valid addresses to the what3words location for the customer to select, the delivery driver is then equipped with two pieces of data to ensure a successful delivery:
Once an address has been selected using AFD’s address validation API, property level latitude and longitude data can be returned to show the exact location on a map. This location can then be edited by simply dragging the “pin” on your chosen mapping software if a delivery needs to not be at the front door or the address has multiple buildings.
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Address validation saves time and money. It is the backbone of excellent service, customer retention, data analysis, prevention of duplicates, enhanced reputation and more profitable business performance.
Maintaining a clean, duplicate-free customer, supporter, student, member or prospect address database underpins the foundations of effective marketing, high-quality customer service and punctual delivery.
AFD provides latitude and longitude coordinates at property level, showing a pinpoint location of an address on your chosen mapping tool. Logistics companies have full confidence that an address can be navigated to precisely and the delivery will be successful.
What is the most widely-recognised and used source and reference point for UK addresses?
Simple, the Royal Mail Postcode Address File (PAF), which can be accessed via AFD’s postcode lookup API Royal Mail data.
AFD’s address lookup with maps solution can quickly find an address, return property level latitude and longitude data and show the pinpoint location on your chosen mapping tool.
AFD provides latitude and longitude coordinates at property level, showing a pinpoint location of an address on your chosen mapping tool.
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.