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:
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The United Kingdom uses a postal expedition code system that consists of alphanumeric characters (e.g., AA9 9AA).
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Canada's post office also use alphanumeric postal zone numbers (e.g., A9A 9A9).
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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.