Address Validator Port Reference

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Barcode

Output port that contains the United States Postal Service (USPS) barcode number for an address.

The 11 digits of the barcode number contain all the information that the USPS needs to deliver a mail item to its destination mailbox. The barcode digits enable an automated mailing system to generate the barcode for a mail item.

The address record must contain a ZIP+4 Code and a Delivery Point Code (DPC) to generate the barcode data. A DPC is a two-digit number that allows the USPS to uniquely identify the destination mailbox within the area covered by the ZIP+4 Code.

A printed barcode has 62 bars. The USPS uses Postal Numeric Encoding Technique (POSTNET) technology to read the 11 barcode digits and generate the bars for each address.

Barcode Usage

Select the Barcode port if you send address data to an automated mailing system for barcode printing. The USPS sorts barcoded mail using high-speed scanners. The USPS discounts the cost of mail delivery for barcoded mail items.

Correct barcode data also demonstrates that the address contains all required delivery information. This information can certify to mail carriers that an address is fully complete.

To generate Barcode output, configure the Address Validator transformation to run in certified mode.

Port Location

The following table provides the location and default precision of the Barcode port:

Port Type	Port Group	Template Model	Precision
Output	US Specific	Basic	11

Barcode Output Codes

The following table shows the structure of the Barcode output:

Positions 1-5	Positions 6-9	Positions 10-11
Five-digit ZIP Code	Four-digit ZIP+4 extension	Delivery Point Code

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Address Validator Port Reference

Address Validator Port Reference

Barcode

Barcode

Barcode Usage

Port Location

Barcode Output Codes