address verification service en · NOUN
Meanings
- The process of validating a cardholder's given address against the issuer's records, to determine accuracy and deter fraud. This service is provided as part of a credit card authorization for mail order/telephone order transactions. A code is returned with the authorization result that indicates the accuracy of the address match. Abbreviated: AVS.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| address verification services | Number=Plur | lexicographic |