PAF is a licensed Royal Mail dataset, and accessing it directly involves contracts and compliance. AutoPostcode handles that layer so you can simply call an API or install a plugin and start using authoritative UK address data.
What PAF access enables
- Postcode lookup and address autocomplete
- Address verification and standardisation
- Cleaner data for fulfilment, CRM and analytics
- Compliant use without a direct Royal Mail licence
Learn more
Read the full Royal Mail PAF guide, or see the PAF API within our postcode lookup hub.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access PAF data?
You can access PAF data through a provider like AutoPostcode, which licenses the Royal Mail Postcode Address File and exposes it via an API and plugins — so you integrate address lookup without a direct licence.
Is PAF data licensed?
Yes, PAF is a licensed Royal Mail dataset. AutoPostcode manages the underlying access so you can use the data within your application.
What can I do with PAF data?
Power postcode lookup, address autocomplete, verification and standardisation across UK addresses.
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