3Validate Test Outcomes

Use the AVS validation status to help determine whether additional review of the supplier bank account information is required.

This table describes the possible AVS validation outcomes and recommended actions for each outcome.

Status	Meaning	Allowed Action
Verified	The account is open and valid, and the supplier is verified as the account owner.	Continue the normal approval review.
Failed	The account is invalid or closed. The account is valid, but the supplier doesn’t match the account owner.	Review the bank account details and supplier ownership evidence before approval.
Inconclusive	J.P. Morgan couldn’t find or validate the account or account ownership.	Ask the supplier to verify routing or account details and ownership information, then resubmit where appropriate.

Result Visibility

Review where AVS results are shown and when they're saved to the supplier profile.

You can view the AVS results in these locations:

• Supplier registration: The validation result appears in the registration approval notification and is saved to the supplier profile after approval.
• Supplier profile change: The validation result appears in the supplier profile change approval notification and is saved to the supplier profile after the change request is approved.
• Informational result: AVS results are informational only and don’t automatically reject suppliers, prevent approvals, or stop payment processing.