International Zip Code Formats

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This file contains the correct zip code formats for all countries (200+). Use it to have a first-level validation of postal code system while designing address forms or data standards. See the sample here below. 

ISO Country Sovereign Zip format Zip name

AD

Andorra

 

AD999

Postal code

AE

United Arab Emirates

 

-

-

AF

Afghanistan

 

9999

Postal code

AG

Antigua and Barbuda

 

-

-

AI

Anguilla

GB

 

Postcode

AL

Albania

 

9999

Kodi Postar

AM

Armenia

 

9999

ինդեքս

AO

Angola

 

-

-

AR

Argentina

 

A9999 AAA

CPA

AS

American Samoa

US

 

ZIP code

AT

Austria

 

9999

PLZ

AU

Australia

 

9999

Postcode

AW

Aruba

NL

-

-

AX

Åland

FI

99999

Postnummer

AZ

Azerbaijan

 

AZ 9999

Poçt indeksi

BA

Bosnia and Herzegovina

 

99999

Poštanski broj

BB

Barbados

 

99999

Postal code

BD

Bangladesh

 

9999

Postal code

BE

Belgium

 

9999

Code postal

BF

Burkina Faso

 

-

-

BG

Bulgaria

 

9999

Пощенски код

BH

Bahrain

 

[9]999

Block

BI

Burundi

 

-

-

BJ

Benin

 

-

-

BL

Saint Barthélemy

FR

99999

Code postal

BM

Bermuda

GB

AA 99

Postcode

BN

Brunei Darussalam

 

AA9999

Postal code

BO

Bolivia

 

-

-

BR

Brazil

 

99999-999

CEP

BS

Bahamas

 

-

-

BT

Bhutan

 

99999

Postcode

BV

Bouvet Island

NO

-

Postnummer

BW

Botswana

 

-

-

BY

Belarus

 

299999

Паштовы індэкс

BZ

Belize

 

-

-

CA

Canada

 

A9A 9A9

Postal code

CC

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

AU

 

Postcode

CD

Congo, Democratic Republic

 

9999999

Code postal

CF

Central African Republic

 

-

-

CG

Congo-Brazzaville

 

-

-

CH

Switzerland

 

9999

NPA

CI

Côte d'Ivoire

 

-

-

CK

Cook Islands

NZ

-

-

CL

Chile

 

9999999

Código postal

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FAQ

What is the correct format for ZIP Code?

The correct format for a ZIP code in the United States is a five-digit number. However, there are also ZIP+4 codes, which include an additional four digits, providing more precise location information. The basic five-digit format consists of the first five digits, while the ZIP+4 format extends to nine digits, denoting a more specific area or location within the standard ZIP code area. The structure helps facilitate mail sorting and delivery accuracy, allowing for more precise geographic identification within regions.

Do international zip codes have letters?

Yes, in many countries, international postal codes can include both letters and numbers. These alphanumeric postal codes are used to help sort and deliver mail efficiently within specific regions or areas.

For instance:

  • The United Kingdom uses a postal expedition code system that consists of alphanumeric characters (e.g., AA9 9AA).

  • Canada's post office also use alphanumeric postal zone numbers (e.g., A9A 9A9).

  • Many other countries across Europe and around the world have postal code systems that may include letters and numbers to denote specific geographic areas for mail delivery.

The combination of letters and numbers in international postal codes allows for a more detailed and precise identification of locations, aiding postal services in accurately sorting and delivering mail to the intended destinations. 

What are the extra 4 digits after my ZIP Code?

The additional four digits following a ZIP Code in the United States are part of the ZIP+4 system. They provide more precise location information on postal zones, aiding in mail sorting and delivery.

What is a correctly formatted postal code?

A correctly formatted postal addressing code varies by country and postal services. For instance, a correctly formatted postal code in the UK might look like "AA9 9AA," while in Germany, it could appear as "10178." Each country has its specific structure and format for postal codes.