The main differences between post-checkout and pre-checkout address validation

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The main differences between post-checkout and pre-checkout address validation in Shopify are:

Timing

• Pre-checkout validation: Occurs during the checkout process, before the order is placed.

• Post-checkout validation: Happens after the order has been placed.

Availability

• Pre-checkout validation: Available only for Shopify Plus merchants.

• Post-checkout validation: Available for all Shopify merchants.

Customer Experience

• Pre-checkout validation: Prompts customers to correct errors like missing apartment numbers before proceeding with payment.

• Post-checkout validation: A pop-up prompts customers to confirm or adjust their address after the order is placed.

Friction

• Pre-checkout validation: Minimizes friction during checkout by addressing issues before payment.

• Post-checkout validation: May cause some friction as customers need to respond to validation prompts after completing their purchase.

 

Effectiveness

• Pre-checkout validation: Generally more effective in preventing incorrect addresses from being submitted.

• Post-checkout validation: Relies on customers noticing and responding to validation prompts after purchase, which they may overlook.

Pre-checkout validation or Post-checkout validation, both are available for Shopify with the Address Validation iO  app.
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