NCOA Move Updating

NCOALink™

NCOALink™ for Mailing

Why Address Changes Matter

About 1 in 7 individuals or businesses change their address every year. As a result, undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) mail has become a major challenge for many organizations.

In addition, incorrect addresses can lead to wasted printing, postage, and time. Furthermore, they can result in lost opportunities and may even damage a company’s reputation. However, NCOALink™ address verification helps businesses keep customer records up to date when people move to a new location.

Keep Mailing Lists Up to Date

SmartSoftDQ uses NCOALink™ and ANKLink™ data from the USPS® database to update the addresses of movers in a mailing list. As a result, businesses can keep their mailing lists current as customers move.

In addition, this helps organizations stay compliant with Postal Service Move Update standards. Furthermore, it improves overall address accuracy and reduces the risk of undeliverable mail.

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Who Is NCOALink™ For?

USPS® Move Update Requirements

USPS® rules require all mailers, including First-Class and Standard Class, to update addresses through an approved Move Update process within 95 days before mailing. As a result, businesses can remain compliant with USPS requirements and also qualify for automation and other postal discounts. In addition, following these rules helps improve address accuracy and reduce undeliverable mail costs.

Reduce UAA Mail

The MUV Module for SmartAddresser helps businesses comply with these rules and reduce undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) mail. In addition, it helps improve address accuracy. Furthermore, it keeps mailing lists up to date, which supports better delivery performance and more efficient mailing operations.

NCOALink™ and ANKLink™ Address Updates

Depending on the option you choose, the module provides 18 or 48 months of new address information from the USPS® NCOALink™ and ANKLink™ systems. As a result, businesses can update addresses when an addressee has filed a permanent Change of Address™ (COA). In addition, this helps keep mailing lists more accurate and reduces the risk of undeliverable mail.

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How Does NCOALink™  Work?

NCOA Address Matching

When the name and address on a mailing list match the name and old address in the NCOA (National Change of Address) database, the system returns the new address for moves made within the past 18 or 48 months.

ANKLink™ Address Information

In addition, ANKLink™ — which stands for “Address Not Known” — adds another 30 months of change-of-address information to the process.

The ANKLink™ data does not return the new address. However, it does flag moves made during months 19–48. It also provides the move effective date, return code, and match type.

48-Month NCOALink™ Option

If you want updated addresses for moves made within the full 18–48 month period, then our 48-month NCOALink™ solution is the right option for your business.

USPS Compliance

Update your addresses within 95 days of a mailing to qualify for postal discounts from USPS.

Simple, Seamless & Fast

Easy to get started, a seamless user experience and very fast processing.

Flexible Pricing

Purchase what you need, based upon your usage requirements.

Features & Benefits of NCOALink™ Address Verification

Track Changes

Track individual, family, and business address changes as they happen. As a result, you can keep customers, leads, and contacts from being lost.

Lower Costs

Reduce mail and package returns and lower the costs linked to production, mailing, and redelivery.

Satisfy Postal Standards

Fulfill USPS® Move Update requirements and meet the standards needed to qualify for postal discounts.

Eliminate Fees

Eliminate address correction fees that happen when carriers charge penalties for incomplete or outdated addresses.

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