First Data Address Verification (AVS) Codes

The following Address Verification System (AVS) codes and descriptions were received directly from First Data. Please note that these codes and descriptions are subject to change without notice. For the most current information, contact First Data directly.

First Data AVS RESPONSE Codes

A Address Match Only. Discover Address & 5 Digit Zip Match

B Address match for non-US transaction. Postal code not verified.

C Address & postal code not verified for non-US transaction.

D Address & postal code match for non-US transaction.

E Addresss Verification Not Allowed for Card Type.

G Global Non-AVS participant. Non-U.S. card issuing bank does not support AVS.

I Address information not verified for non-US transaction.

M Address and postal code match for non-US transaction.

N Neither the Address nor Zip Match.

P Postal code match for non-US transaction. Address not verified.

R Retry/System unavailable.

S Service not supported.

U Address information not verified for domestic transaction.

W 9-digit ZIP match only. Discover Card number Not on File.

X Address & 9-digit ZIP Match.

Y Address & 5 Digit Zip Match. Address match only.
Z 5 Digit Zip Match Only

First Data AVS RESPONSE Codes
A	Address Match Only.	Address & 5 Digit Zip Match
B	Address match for non-US transaction. Postal code not verified.
C	Address & postal code not verified for non-US transaction.
D	Address & postal code match for non-US transaction.
E	Addresss Verification Not Allowed for Card Type.
G	Global Non-AVS participant. Non-U.S. card issuing bank does not support AVS.
I	Address information not verified for non-US transaction.
M	Address and postal code match for non-US transaction.
N	Neither the Address nor Zip Match.
P	Postal code match for non-US transaction. Address not verified.
R	Retry/System unavailable.
S	Service not supported.
U	Address information not verified for domestic transaction.
W	9-digit ZIP match only.	Card number Not on File.
X	Address & 9-digit ZIP Match.
Y	Address & 5 Digit Zip Match.	Address match only.
Z	5 Digit Zip Match Only