Postcode.nl
Address autocomplete and validation for 14 European countries
Quick Overview
| Company | Postcode.nl B.V. (KvK 34185878) |
|---|---|
| Category | Address Validation APIs |
| Headquarters | Netherlands (city not verified), Netherlands |
| Founded | 2003 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Address autocomplete API, address validation API, address databases (Database Basic and Pro) |
| Pricing | Annual tiers: €50, €100, €250 and €500 per year; per-lookup rates by country on the price page |
| Best For | Teams validating addresses in several European countries |
| Replaces | Smarty (international use), Loqate |
Detailed Review
Postcode.nl B.V. sells address data products and describes Postcode.eu as a second brand on its site. Its privacy statement is written under the GDPR and the company is registered at the Dutch chamber of commerce under KvK 34185878.
The main interface is an address autocomplete and validation API, backed by address databases that can be bought separately. The price page lists the countries it serves, 14 in total.
How pricing works
Pricing is built on four annual tiers: €50, €100, €250 and €500 per year, with validations included and a mix of validations allowed within a tier. On top of that, the price page gives per-lookup rates per country, for example €0.03755 for Belgium and €0.06345 for the UK at Tier 1.
Registering an account gives free testing, so you can check hit rates before choosing a tier.
Country coverage
The price page names the countries that the API supports, which is the reason to shortlist Postcode.nl if your customers are spread across Europe. Check that list against your delivery countries before building.
Rates are not equal across countries. Germany, Italy and the UK are priced higher than other markets on the same tier.
Company and brand
The contracting entity is Postcode.nl B.V., a Dutch private company. The vendor also uses the Postcode.eu name, so invoices and API documentation may show either brand.
Ultimate ownership and the registered office city were not verified on the pages we opened.
Limitations to Consider
Per-lookup rates are higher for Germany, Italy and the UK, tiers are annual so more volume means the next tier, and the brand appears as both Postcode.nl and Postcode.eu. Hosting location is not stated. For Dutch-only lookups, Postcode API may be cheaper.
Who Should Use Postcode.nl
Webshops and CRMs that ship to several European countries and want one contract and one API.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Covers 14 European countries on one API
- Published annual tiers from €50
- Free testing without commitment
- Dutch B.V. with KvK number stated
- Address databases available as well as an API
Cons
- Higher per-lookup rates for Germany, Italy and the UK
- Annual tiers, no month-to-month option seen
- Two brand names (Postcode.nl and Postcode.eu)
- Hosting location and owner not stated
Alternatives to Postcode.nl
Other European address validation apis worth comparing before you decide:
See all European address validation apis or compare them directly against Smarty (international use) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The price page lists 14 European countries. Check that list against your delivery countries before you integrate.
Annual tiers run from €50 to €500 per year, plus per-lookup rates per country, for example €0.03755 for Belgium at Tier 1.
The site states that Postcode.eu is a second brand of the same company. The contracting entity named in the privacy statement is Postcode.nl B.V.