What does GOOD, BAD, STREET, and ZIP mean?
GOOD, BAD, STREET, and ZIP are Address Verification Service (AVS) response codes.
AVS is a service provided by the payment brands that determines the match or partial match of the consumer's address information. The responses are returned to you during the authorization process via your transaction processing software/hardware, and can help determine your next action—approval, exception or decline.
| AVS Response | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GOOD | Street or zip are both good (if provided) |
| BAD | Both street and zip do not match |
| STREET | Street does not match |
| ZIP | Zip does not match |