USPS Information Matching bits

This information applies to versions of Batch with USA data installed.

The information bits returned are coded with Alpha characters, and can be found in the extract below from the USPS AMS API manual.

A ZIP CODE CORRECTED

The address was found to have a different 5-digit ZIP Code than given in the submitted list. The correct ZIP Code is shown in the output address.

B CITY / STATE SPELLING CORRECTED

The spelling of the city name and/or state abbreviation in the submitted address was found to be different than the standard spelling. The standard spelling of the city name and state abbreviation are shown in the output address.

C INVALID CITY / STATE / ZIP

The ZIP Code in the submitted address could not be found because neither a valid city, state, nor valid 5-digit ZIP Code was present. It is also recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy.

D NO ZIP+4 ASSIGNED

This is a record listed by the United States Postal Service on the national ZIP+4 file as a non-deliverable location. It is recommended that the requestor verify the accuracy of the submitted address.

E ZIP CODE ASSIGNED FOR MULTIPLE RESPONSE

Multiple records were returned, but each shares the same 5-digit ZIP Code.

F ADDRESS COULD NOT BE FOUND IN THE NATIONAL DIRECTORY FILE DATABASE

The address, exactly as submitted, could not be found in the city, state, or ZIP Code provided. It is also recommended that the requestor check the submitted address for accuracy. For example, the street address line may be abbreviated excessively and may not be fully recognizable.

G INFORMATION IN FIRM LINE USED FOR MATCHING

Information in the firm line was determined to be a part of the address. It was moved out of the firm line and incorporated into the address line.

H MISSING SECONDARY NUMBER

ZIP+4 information indicates this address is a building. The address as submitted does not contain an apartment/suite number. It is recommended that the requestor check the submitted address and add the missing apartment or suite number to ensure the correct Delivery Point Barcode (DPBC).

I INSUFFICIENT / INCORRECT ADDRESS DATA

More than one ZIP+4 Code was found to satisfy the address as submitted. The submitted address did not contain sufficiently complete or correct data to determine a single ZIP+4 Code. It is recommended that the requestor check the address for accuracy and completeness. For example, firm name, or institution name, doctor’s name, suite number, apartment number, box number, floor number, etc. may be missing or incorrect. Also pre-directional or post-directional indicators (North = N, South = S, East = E, West = W, etc.) and/or street suffixes (Street = ST, Avenue = AVE, Road = RD, Circle = CIR, etc.) may be missing or incorrect.

J PO BOX DUAL ADDRESS

The input address contained both a PO BOX address and a non-PO BOX address. A match was made using the PO BOX address. For example, if the input address were 123 MAIN ST PO BOX 99, the output address would be PO BOX 99.

K NON-PO BOX DUAL ADDRESS

The input address contained both a PO BOX address and a non-PO BOX address. A match was made using the non-PO BOX address. For example, if the input address were 123 MAIN ST PO BOX 99, the output address would be 123 MAIN ST.

L ADDRESS COMPONENT CHANGED

An address component (i.e., directional or suffix only) was added, changed, or deleted in order to achieve a match.

M STREET NAME CHANGED

The spelling of the street name was changed in order to achieve a match.

N ADDRESS STANDARDIZED

The delivery address was standardized. For example, if STREET was in the delivery address, the system will return ST as its standard spelling.

P BETTER ADDRESS EXISTS

The delivery address is matchable, but is known by another (preferred) name. For example, in New York, NY, AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS is also known as 6 TH AVE. An inquiry using a delivery address of 55 AVE OF THE AMERICAS would be flagged with a Footnote Flag P.

S INCORRECT SECONDARY ADDRESS

The secondary information (i.e., floor, suite, apartment, or box number) does not match that on the national ZIP+4 file. This secondary information, although present on the input address, was not valid in the range found on the national ZIP+4 file.

T MULTIPLE RESPONSE DUE TO MAGNET STREET SYNDROME

The search resulted in a single response; however, the record matched was flagged as having magnet street syndrome and the input street name components (pre-directional, primary street name, post-directional, and suffix) did not exactly match those of the record. A “magnet street” is one having a primary street name that is also a suffix or a directional word, having either a post-directional or a suffix (i.e., 2200 PARK MEMPHIS TN logically matches to a ZIP+4 record 2200-2258 PARK AVE MEMPHIS TN 38114-6610), but the input address lacks the suffix ‘AVE’ which is present on the ZIP+4 record. The primary street name ‘PARK’ is a suffix word. The record has either a suffix or a post-directional present. Therefore, in accordance with CASS requirements, a ZIP+4 Code must not be returned. The multiple response return code is given since a “no match” would prevent access to the best candidate.

U UNOFFICIAL POST OFFICE NAME

The city or post office name in the submitted address is not recognized by the United States Postal Service as an official last line name (preferred city name), and is not acceptable as an alternate name. This does denote an error and the preferred city name will be provided as output.

V UNVERIFIABLE CITY / STATE

The city and state in the submitted address could not be verified as corresponding to the given 5-digit ZIP Code. This comment does not necessarily denote an error; however, it is recommended that the requestor check the city and state in the submitted address for accuracy.

W INVALID DELIVERY ADDRESS

The input address record contains a delivery address other than a PO BOX, General Delivery, or Postmaster 5-digit ZIP Code that is identified as a “small town default”. The United States Postal Service does not provide street delivery for this ZIP Code. The United States Postal Service requires use of PO BOX, General Delivery, or Postmaster for delivery within this ZIP Code.

X UNIQUE ZIP CODE

Record matched is a unique ZIP Code.

Z MATCH MADE USING THE ZIPMOVE PRODUCT DATA

The ZIPMOVE product shows which ZIP+4 records have moved from one ZIP Code to another. If an input address matches to a ZIP+4 record which the ZIPMOVE product indicates as having moved, the search is performed again in the new ZIP Code.