Address Verification Service (AVS), why is important?

The Address Verification Service (AVS) is used to determine the legitimacy of a transaction. An AVS credit card check is essential for keeping both you and your customers safe.

An AVS check ensures that the address and zip code of a customer's payment matches the address kept on record with their bank. This enhanced security measure prevents certain unauthorized users from using a credit card on your website, it adds an extra layer of security protecting both you and your customers.

AVS checks could result in payment declines if the customers are not entering the exact same address registered with their bank. Check the article Why was my guest’s payment declined?  for how to review the details of a specific transaction in your VacationRentPayment System.