Using GetAddress.io? How to get your checkout working again with Swiftcomplete Address Validation
If your checkout has suddenly started showing “No addresses could be found for this postcode”, you are not alone. Many UK retailers using GetAddress.io now have broken address fields as GetAddress.io has ceased operations. The team at what3words is on hand to help businesses migrate from GetAddress.io to our address validation tool, Swiftcomplete.
Migration paths: move from GetAddress.io to Swiftcomplete in your checkout
Whether your checkout is custom‑built or running on a major ecommerce platform, there is a straightforward way to replace GetAddress.io with address validation from Swiftcomplete .
1. JavaScript component for custom and headless checkouts
- Get a Swiftcomplete API key
- Follow the steps in our JavaScript Component guide
2. Swiftcomplete app for Shopify Plus stores
- Install the Swiftcomplete app from the Shopify app store
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Follow the steps in our
Shopify integration guide
3. Swiftcomplete integration for WooCommerce stores
- Download the WooCommerce plugin
- Follow the steps in our WooCommerce integration guide
4. Postcode Lookup API integration
- Follow the steps in our postcode lookup integration guide
Why choose Swiftcomplete Address Validation as your GetAddress.io replacement?
Swiftcomplete is designed for UK ecommerce retailers who need accurate address lookup at checkout, with a simple integration and transparent pricing.
Key benefits for retailers replacing GetAddress.io with Swiftcomplete include:
- Simple, transparent pricing: 3p per validated address with a flat rate model: you only pay for what you use, with a minimum spend of £10.
- Rich UK coverage: Comprehensive, delivery‑ready address data included as standard for 3 per address. This includes multi-residence data, Not Yet Built data and what3words addresses – with new addresses added daily.
- Multiple input methods: Let customers search by postcode lookup, street address or what3words address, so they can choose the method they’re most comfortable with.
- Support available: Our team is on hand to help you get set up and be on hand throughout the duration of your integration.
Need urgent help migrating from GetAddress.io?
If you need to get your checkout working again quickly, our team can work directly with your developers, agency or in‑house tech team to support your migration. We’ll help you interpret our integration guides, choose the right approach for your platform and test your setup before you switch fully.
You can reach us using whichever contact method works best for you:
- Email our team at support@what3words.com
- Book a meeting via our Calendly link for a dedicated migration session
- Send us a WhatsApp message on +44 7401 265449 if you prefer to coordinate via mobile
- Complete our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch
- Live chat our team for quick questions while you’re integrating
Whichever option you choose, mention that you are migrating from GetAddress.io and tell us which platform you use (custom, Shopify, WooCommerce or other), and we’ll guide you through the next steps.