Experian Address Validation gives you the option of using a predefined, default layout or creating your own custom layout to suit your business needs, using our Layout builder.
We offer the ability to manage your layouts in our Layout builder, available in the Self Service Portal. The Layout builder currently supports the following functionalities:
The Layout builder is accessible from multiple locations within the Self Service Portal depending on how you prefer to navigate.
Login to the Self Service Portal. Access the Layout builder using one of the following paths:
To improve usability, we support two Layout builder versions. When creating a new custom layout, you can choose the builder that best suits your needs.
Version compatibility
Layout builder 1.0 provides full flexibility across all global datasets. It allows detailed address line mapping and is best suited for complex or multi-country address configurations.
It supports all global datasets.
Layout builder 1.1 introduces a standardised address elements configuration step. It improves clarity and consistency by organising elements into clear categories, making selection of elements easy regardless of the number of datasets. It also provides descriptions and examples for address elements.
Key improvements include:
Layout builder 1.1 supports layout configuration for the following countries:
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.
