google reverse geocoding api without google maps

Question

I have the geonames database but I need to get the postal code based on latitutde and longitude , geonames.org has such a service but the data is not accurate. Google api reverse geocoding offers a more accurate data regarding postal codes. Is it right that google geocoding api must be used with google maps, or can I use this google reverse geocoding api without displaying results on a map.

If not, does anyone know any other solutions other than geonames postal codes service in order to get the postal code based on lat. lng. ?

I want to copy and insert this postal codes into my geonames database.

I don't want to display the results on a map.

You're right: the Geocoding API may only be used in conjunction with a Google map; geocoding results without displaying them on a map is prohibited. — Dr.Molle
This question appears to be off-topic because it is about legal issues not programming — geocodezip

Praveen Praveen · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-29T11:18:08

Yes. As per Google API Terms of Service License Restrictions it is prohibited.

I would prefer to use MapQuest Open Geocoding API Web Service, which provides both geocoding and reverse geocoding. They are licensed under the Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL).
Address Processing, here you can find more free services.

Hope you got some idea.

google reverse geocoding api without google maps

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