Address Cleansing

How it works

Parse addresses

We break down the address into possible component parts.

Build search strings

These address components are used to create search strings to find a match.

Search the USPS® database

We check the USPS® database to make sure that the address exists.

Calculate results

The address may partially match others in the database, so we score it based on thorough criteria.

Select the best address

Now we choose the best matched address based on its score.

Update the address

Based on matching confidence, we then update the address.

All options for address cleaning

Self-service address cleaning

Do you have a list of addresses that needs to be cleaned and corrected? Our self-service solution allows you to upload a CSV file for validation at your convenience. We will return a summary report and your results file within 1-2 days.

Upload a list

Address validation API

Our address API solution allows you to manage the bulk cleaning of addresses directly from your website, landing pages, call centers, and more. It's easy to integrate -- all it takes is adding one line of JavaScript!

Leave it to us

You can work with our Professional Services experts to perform a one-time or regular address cleansing of a large number of address records.

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Learn more about address cleaning

Features:

Instantly corrects missing or inaccurate address data elements
Ensures consistent formatting of addresses and corrects typos
Validates both U.S. and international addresses
Clean your lists as you need them, without interrupting your existing collection processes

Benefits:

Ensure your marketing communications reach the right customer
Provide a superior customer experience
Reduce costs by eliminating the need to manually fix address inaccuracies
Increase your database accuracy for more intelligent decision-making

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What our customers say

Of all the products we evaluated, Experian Data Quality's software was the easiest to work with, which was very important to us. We understood that if we were to realize significant productivity gains, the solution we chose had to be easy to use.

With Experian Data Quality, we have all but eliminated incorrect addresses entered internally. The solution delivered value to our business at a minimal cost and a low total cost of ownership.

Joe Sacco IT Application Development Supervisor, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company