Automatic address completion: capturing data efficiently with Address Data Autocomplete 5-minute read

The success of a website, whether in e-commerce or public services, depends on many factors – one of which is the accurate capture of your customers' contact details. A reliable tool like Address Data Autocomplete can make a significant difference by avoiding delivery issues and improving the customer experience. But what exactly makes this tool so helpful?

The importance of accurate address data 

Whether it's a typo, outdated information, or the wrong address format – capturing address data can present numerous challenges. Even a small mistake can lead to delays or failed deliveries. A correctly entered address is not just a technical necessity, but crucial for proper delivery, contributing to customer loyalty.
This is where automatic address completion shines: it simplifies the input process, enhances user-friendliness, and significantly reduces the error rate.

All benefits of Address Data Autocomplete at a glance

Autocomplete works similarly to search engine input: as soon as you type the first few letters, your desired address is recognised, and suggestions are generated.

• Up-to-date, verified, and legally valid addresses
• Accelerated and user-friendly input
• Error-free data capture
• Fewer delivery issues and returns
• Smooth checkout process
• Increased conversion rate

How does address completion work?

The technology uses a REST API that is integrated directly into websites and CRM systems. As you type, a dropdown menu with suggestions appears, based on the first characters entered. The API checks the entered data in real time, ensuring fast and accurate address validation, specifically tailored to the Austrian market.

The following information is provided by the interface:

• Postcode
• City (destination)
• Street
• House number
• Post Address Code (PAC)
• Is a door number required: yes/no (for 4 or more delivery points)

Three features for efficient address entry

1. Address completion: automatic completion of addresses
2. Address suggestions: display of address suggestions in a dropdown menu
3. Address validation: validation of address data, considering required fields (without door number)

Tip: use the Address Check service from Austrian Post to clean and update your entire database at once. For a sustainable solution, Address Data offers direct integration with your customer database, ensuring address data is always up to date.

Why Address Data Autocomplete is the ideal choice

With Address Data Autocomplete, you leverage cutting-edge technologies and reliable databases to consistently obtain error-free and precise address data. The easy integration into your systems enables smooth and convenient use without significant effort.

Through the partnership with Austrian Post, you benefit from numerous advantages: with Austrian Post's reference data, you can recognise all the unique features in the address landscape. Address Data can retrieve all postal addresses accessible in Austria. Since no personal data is involved, its use is compliant with data protection regulations. This ensures high precision, as every postal address up to the house number (including door number) is recorded with a unique ID.

What's next?

Discover how Address Data Autocomplete can revolutionise your address data capture. Austrian Post is your reliable partner for the digitalisation and optimisation of logistics processes.