Overview

ePostcode is a UK postcode and address lookup service that provides fast, accurate address searching using Royal Mail PAF-certified data. It can be integrated into SchemeServe quotation journeys and policy administration workflows to improve data quality and speed up customer entry.

SchemeServe supports integrations with third-party services such as postcode lookup providers, allowing users to automatically populate address fields during quote and policy creation.

What is ePostcode?

ePostcode provides:

• UK postcode lookup
• Address autocomplete/type-ahead
• Address validation
• Geocoding
• UPRN enrichment
• Royal Mail PAF-certified address data
• Key features include:
• Access to 30M+ UK addresses
• Sub-50ms response times
• REST API integration
• JSON responses
• High accuracy address validation

Benefits of Using ePostcode with SchemeServe

Integrating ePostcode into SchemeServe can help:

• Improve Data Accuracy
• Addresses are validated against Royal Mail PAF data before submission.
• Speed Up Quote Journeys
• Customers can select addresses from a lookup rather than typing manually.
• Reduce Manual Errors
• Fewer spelling mistakes and incomplete addresses.
• Improve Conversion Rates
• Simplified forms reduce friction during quotation.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency
• Cleaner address data improves reporting, underwriting, and downstream integrations.

Typical SchemeServe Use Cases

ePostcode can be used within:

• New business quotation journeys
• Mid-term adjustments
• Renewals

How the Integration Works

Basic Flow

1. User enters postcode or starts typing address
2. SchemeServe sends request to ePostcode API
3. ePostcode returns matching addresses
4. User selects address
5. Address fields populate automatically

Technical Requirements

ePostcode Account

You will need:

• Active ePostcode account (this is something you must set up with epostcode and manage)
• API credentials/API key (pass this to our support team who will set up the integration)
• Available lookup credits (you can buy these on the epostcode site)
• SchemeServe Configuration (done by our support team)

Additional Notes

ePostcode is separate from SchemeServe and requires its own licensing/subscription.