Home    Site Map    Glossary    Help    FAQ   

AVS Response Codes

Common 3-digit address verification response codes

Code Description Visa MasterCard American Express Discover
X Exact - Match on address and 9-digit ZIP code Not Supported Supported Not Supported Not Supported
Y Yes - Exact match on address and ZIP Code Supported Supported Supported Supported
A Address matches, ZIP Code does not Supported Supported Supported Supported
W Whole - 9 digit ZIP Code matches, address does not Not Supported Supported Not Supported Supported
Z ZIP Code matches, address does not Supported Supported Supported Supported
N Neither address nor ZIP Code match Supported Supported Supported Supported
U Address information unavailable or issuer does not support AVS Supported Supported Supported Supported
R Retry - Issuer's system unavailable or timed out Supported Supported Supported Not Supported
E Error - Transaction ineligible for AVS or edit error found Supported Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported
S AVS not supported by issuer Supported Supported Supported Not Supported

AVS codes may vary based on processing network or equipment. If the AVS response codes displayed on your equipment consist of 2 digits, click here. If you do not find the code in question on these pages, please contact the technical support number provided with your processing equipment or software.

Learn more about strategies to reduce fraud in your business.

Contact Sales Contact Customer Service

Chase Paymentech | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
© Copyright 2008, Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.