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Last updated: April 29, 2022

The table below outlines the address verification codes used by Checkout.com and their meanings.

AVS codeScheme(s)Description

A

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Street address matches, ZIP code does not match.

B

Visa

Street address matches. ZIP code not verified (incorrect format).

C

Visa

Street address and ZIP code not verified (incorrect format).

D

Visa

Street addresses and postal codes match.

F

Visa

Street address and postal code match. Applies to cards issued in the UK.

G

Visa

Not verified or not supported.

I

Visa

Address information not verified.

M

Visa

Street address and postal code match (international only).

N

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Street address and ZIP code do not match.

O

American Express

Address not verified.

P

Visa

ZIP code matches. Street address not verified (incorrect format).

R

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Service unavailable.

S

American Express, Mastercard

Not supported.

U

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Address not verified due to lack of issuer support or system malfunction.

W

Mastercard

Postal code matches; address does not.

X

Mastercard

Postal code and address matches.

Y

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Cardholder street address and ZIP code match.

Z

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

5-digit ZIP matches, but the street address does not.

AE1

American Express

Cardholder name incorrect but ZIP code matches.

AE2

American Express

Cardholder name incorrect, but street and ZIP code match.

AE3

American Express

Cardholder name incorrect, but street matches.

AE4

American Express

Cardholder name matches.

AE5

American Express

Cardholder name and ZIP code match.

AE6

American Express

Cardholder name, street, and ZIP code match.

AE7

American Express

Cardholder name and street match.