Precision Addressing for the Next Billion
Address Book converts slums, rural villages, and crisis zones into functional addresses—powering deliveries, financial inclusion, and urban development.
Trusted by organizations worldwide:
James Mwangi
Jumia Kenya • Nairobi, Kenya
"Address Book API reduced our failed deliveries by 68% in Nairobi slums. What used to take 3 attempts now arrives on the first try with shortcodes like NRB-5SU-789E."
From Slums to Smart Cities: Address Everywhere
Join 500+ organizations using our API to transform informal locations into functional addresses—powering deliveries, financial inclusion, and urban development.
Jumia reduced failed deliveries by 68% in Nairobi slums by replacing vague directions with our shortcodes like 'NRB-5SU-789E'
Bridge the Addressing Gap with One API
Address Book transforms informal locations into functional addresses that power deliveries, financial inclusion, and smart city infrastructure across emerging markets.
Precision Address Generation
Convert informal locations into standardized, machine-readable codes
Our AI-powered platform analyzes landmarks, GPS coordinates, and local references to generate unique shortcodes that work with delivery systems, KYC processes, and government registries.
Real-Time Validation API
Instant verification for every address in your system
Our REST API validates addresses in real-time, reducing failed deliveries by up to 60% and ensuring compliance with financial service requirements. Integrates in under 3 days with existing platforms.
Government-Grade Mapping
Infrastructure for smart cities and urban planning
Municipalities use our platform to formalize informal settlements, optimize service delivery, and unlock new tax revenue. Includes white-label solutions for national address systems.
Convert informal locations into standardized, machine-readable codes
Our AI-powered platform analyzes landmarks, GPS coordinates, and local references to generate unique shortcodes that work with delivery systems, KYC processes, and government registries.
Instant verification for every address in your system
Our REST API validates addresses in real-time, reducing failed deliveries by up to 60% and ensuring compliance with financial service requirements. Integrates in under 3 days with existing platforms.
Infrastructure for smart cities and urban planning
Municipalities use our platform to formalize informal settlements, optimize service delivery, and unlock new tax revenue. Includes white-label solutions for national address systems.
Turn Any Location Into a Verified Address
Join 500+ organizations using our API to solve addressing challenges
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Loved by businesses worldwide.
Our software is so simple that people can’t help but fall in love with it. Simplicity is easy when you just skip tons of mission-critical features.
Address Book API reduced our failed deliveries by 68% in Nairobis informal settlements.What used to take 3 delivery attempts now arrives on the first try - transforming our last- mile logistics.
James MwangiHead of Operations, Jumia Kenya
For the first time, we can reliably reach refugees in Kakuma camp with medical supplies. The shortcodes help our field workers navigate areas that even GPS cannot map properly.
Dr. Amina YusufLogistics Director, Doctors Without Borders
80% of our previously unbanked customers in Kibera now have verifiable addresses thanks to Address Book. This has been revolutionary for our financial inclusion initiatives.
Wanjiru KinyuaDigital Banking Lead, Equity Bank
Implementing Address Books API took just 3 days.Now our drivers find homes using simple codes instead of vague directions - cutting fuel costs by 35 % and delivery times by half.
Raj PatelCTO at Sendy Logistics
We have registered 120,000 previously unmapped households in Mombasa County using Address Book.This data is now critical for urban planning and emergency response coordination.
Governor Hassan JohoMombasa County Government
Our aid distribution efficiency in Somalia improved by 300% after adopting Address Book. What used to take weeks of location verification now happens in real-time through the API.
Fatuma AbdullahiProgram Director, IRC Somalia
Precision Addressing for Every Business Need
Scale from neighborhood validation to nationwide coverage with our flexible API plans.
Starter Plan
Perfect for small businesses and startups needing basic address validation.
$99/month
- 1,000 daily API requests
- Basic address validation
- County-level geocoding
- Email support
- Standard API documentation
- MongoDB integration
Growth Plan
Ideal for growing e-commerce and logistics companies.
$499/month
- 5,000 daily API requests
- Advanced address cleansing
- Sub-county precision
- Priority phone/chat support
- 99.5% uptime SLA
- Fraud detection alerts
- Docker deployment support
Enterprise Plan
For banks, governments and large-scale operations.
Custom
- 20,000+ daily API requests
- Street-level accuracy
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 emergency support
- White-label solutions
- Government compliance reporting
- Custom shortcode formats
- On-premise deployment options
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Address Book API and how does it work?
Address Book API is a geocoding platform that converts informal location descriptions into standardized, machine-readable shortcodes. It analyzes input data like landmarks or GPS coordinates to generate unique address identifiers that work with delivery systems and KYC processes.
Is Address Book API suitable for all countries?
Currently optimized for Kenya and neighboring regions, our API can be customized for other emerging markets with informal addressing systems. We prioritize areas with the greatest addressing gaps first.
How accurate are the generated shortcodes?
Our shortcodes achieve 98.7% deliverability in field tests, with precision down to the sub-county level. Enterprise plans can include street-level accuracy where infrastructure exists.
Can Address Book API integrate with mobile apps?
Yes, our lightweight API is designed for mobile integration, with SDKs available for both iOS and Android to enable address capture in field applications.
What support do you provide for implementation?
We offer comprehensive documentation, sandbox environments, and dedicated technical support during integration. Growth and Enterprise plans include onboarding specialists.
How do I upgrade my API plan as my business grows?
You can upgrade instantly through your dashboard. All plan changes take effect immediately with prorated billing, and we provide migration support for large volume increases.
Can the API handle bulk address processing?
Yes, our Enterprise plan supports batch processing of up to 100,000 addresses per request, with asynchronous processing for large datasets.
Does Address Book comply with data protection regulations?
We are GDPR compliant and adhere to local data laws in all operating regions. Address data can be stored in-country when required for government contracts.
How quickly can we implement the API?
Most integrations are completed in 1-3 business days. You can test with our free tier immediately after signup using our plug-and-play code samples.