#nikita-saboo_address-element-province-codes
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frank fjord
I'm not sure what you are referring to here. We return an object as we describe here: https://docs.stripe.com/js/elements_object/get_value_address_element
knotty stone
yes that object has a state field
that is literal name instead of code for a lot of countries
We need to get the exact State code instead of the State name
because for USA and Canada the object.value.state has the right state code. This is inconsistent across different countries
frank fjord
That is not a "bug", it's the design of the object
knotty stone
Since we are trying to use address element to get the address from user, we specifically need a state standard iso-code. How do you suggest we circumvent this problem ?
frank fjord
First: I will file a feature request to use the ISO 3166-2 spec. I cannot guarantee this will get picked up but I can at least make sure the engineering team for the Address Element is aware of your interest.
Second: I recommend, for the near term, you create a map of full names to codes and write an algorithm to
- Return the ISO code if the name is used
- If the Address Element is providing the code, return the code
knotty stone
Thanks for the feature request. How can I track it ?
I was trying to avoid a map for this but looks like the only solution here
frank fjord
Can you clarify the specific reason you need the ISO code?
knotty stone
We use Avalara and Taxamo apis for taxes, they expect a code. We have been using codes without the addressElement with Stripe Payment Element. We are trying to adopt AddressElement for a cleaner UI
frank fjord
Great, thanks. That helps me give the team the "why" so they can asses the level of effort and cost/benefit
knotty stone
Got it
frank fjord
Feedback filed
knotty stone
thank! is there a way to track it ?
frank fjord
I recommend you write in to Support here: https://support.stripe.com/contact
and request to be kept informed.
They will be able to find the internal ticket and track any updates
knotty stone
ok thanks for the help
frank fjord
Happy to do it 🙂