Eircode Lookup Service for Ireland

Capture, validate & standardise accurate Irish address data using Eircode.

Capture, validate & standardise accurate Irish address data using Eircode

There are roughly 800,000 non-unique addresses in Ireland – over 35% of properties share their address with at least one other property. This creates major difficulties in postal efforts, especially in rural areas, and often turns a simple delivery into a scavenger hunt. To help individuals and businesses overcome delivery challenges, the Eircode was introduced as Ireland’s National Postcode System, helping make postal deliveries more efficient.

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What We Do

Capture, Validate & Standardise Accurate Address Data for Ireland

Melissa’s Eircode lookup and address validation service captures accurate address data using Ireland’s national postcode system, proven to be the most effective way to identify exact locations in the Republic of Ireland.

Access to ECAF & ECAD Eircode Database for Ireland’s advanced postcode platform
Enhance communication with customers to increase deliverability across the Republic of Ireland
Standardise incomplete addresses to meet Eircode’s formatting rules
Add Geolocation Coordinates for pinpoint location intelligence in Ireland

The Benefits of Eircode Data

Improved Logistics & Distribution

Enable delivery companies to accurately identify premises and pickup points across Ireland - particaly valuable for the 35% of addresses without a unique name or number.

Facilitate Better Planning

Plan and deliver services more efficiently across regions, sectors, and communities using accurate, location-level Eircode data.

Better Customer Service & Experience

Improve checkout and onboarding experiences by capturing accurate Eircode data at the point of entry, ensuring only verified address information flows through to support faster, more reliable deliveries.

Brand Reputation

Strengthen brand trust and operational performance by reducing delivery issues and improving overall address data accuracy across Ireland.

ECAF & ECAD Data

Melissa provides access to two official Eircode datasets*. ECAF (Eircode Address File) is the core reference dataset containing approximately 2.2 million address points, including Eircodes and postal address information.

ECAD (Eircode Address Database) builds on ECAF and includes additional datasets for each premises, such as latitude and longitude geocoordinates, alias address information, and building and boundary data.

* Please note that ECAF is a prerequisite for the purchase of the ECAD dataset.

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Part of Our Global Address Verification Service

Melissa’s Global Address Verification (GAV) combines a global address intelligence database with authoritative location reference data for over 240 countries and territories. Using advanced parsing and matching rules, GAV enables organisations to accurately look up, validate, and enrich address data from partial or complete inputs.

Look up, verify & standardise address data across 240+ countries & territories
Reduce address correction costs and returned mail with accurate address matching
Flexible APIs (on-premises & cloud) for real-time or batch Eircode lookup

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eircode?

Eircode is Ireland’s national postcode system, designed to uniquely identify every residential and business address. Each Eircode is assigned to a single property, allowing precise address identification across Ireland.

What is the difference between Eircode and postcode?

Traditional postcodes group multiple addresses within a geographic area. Eircode assigns a unique code to each individual property, making it easier to accurately locate addresses, especially where properties are named rather than numbered.

How do I look up an Eircode by address?

An Eircode can be looked up using full or partial address details through an Eircode lookup service. This allows businesses to match an address to the correct Eircode and exact location.

Do all addresses in Ireland have an Eircode?

Yes, every residential and business address in Ireland has been assigned an Eircode, including rural and remote locations.

How often is the Eircode database updated?

The Eircode database is updated quarterly. New and amended addresses are distributed to licensed organisations to ensure address data remains accurate and up to date.

How is Eircode used in deliveries and logistics?

Delivery and logistics providers use Eircode lookup to precisely locate addresses, reducing delivery errors and improving efficiency, particularly in rural areas.

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