title: Google Maps Geocoding API - Request Denied using API Key
body: <p>I'm trying to use the Google API geocode service as follows:</p>
  
  <pre><code>https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?&amp;address=melbourne&amp;key=xxx&amp;sensor=false
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>The response I get is always:</p>
  
  <pre><code>{
     "results" : [],
     "status" : "REQUEST_DENIED"
  }
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I have both Google maps API v3 and Places API services enabled.  I have even set up billing.  I have tried deleting and recreating numerous keys - all with the same effect.  I have tried the service from different networks, also with the same result.</p>
  
  <p>In the reports section of the Google API dashboard I can see the number of request accumulating but the response is always <code>Request_Denied</code>.</p>
  
  <p>Can anyone help?</p>