What are the AVS response codes?

The AVS result is a one-character response that indicates the degree of match for the provided address. Currently supported AVS responses are:

North American Response Codes

AVS Code, Definition - Explanation

  • X - Exact match, 9 digit zip - Street Address, and 9 digit ZIP Code match
  • Y - Exact match, 5 digit zip - Street Address, and 5 digit ZIP Code match
  • A - Partial match - Street Address matches, ZIP Code does not
  • W - Partial match - 9 digit ZIP Code matches, Street Address does not
  • Z - Partial match - 5 digit ZIP Code matches, Street Address does not
  • N - No match - No Address or ZIP Code match
  • U - Unavailable - Address information is unavailable for that account number, or the card issuer does not support
  • G - Service Not supported, non-US Issuer does not participate
  • R - Retry - Issuer system unavailable, retry later
  • E - Not a mail or phone order
  • S - Service not supported

International Response Codes

AVS Code - Definition and Explanation

  • G - Global non-AVS participant
  • B - Address matches only
  • C - Address and Postal Code do not match
  • D - Address and Postal Code match
  • F - Address and Postal Code match (UK only)
  • I - Address information not verified for international transaction
  • M - Address and Postal Code match
  • P - Postal Code matches only