Are there countries without postal codes?

If you ask someone from one of these countries for a postcode as part of your checkout procedure you are likely to lose a sale.

• Angola.
• Antigua and Barbuda.
• Aruba.
• Ascension island.
• Bahamas.
• Belize.
• Benin.
• Botswana.

What happens if the address is right but the zip code is wrong?

If you get in touch with your local post office ask them what distribution center will be handling the package. Since the actual zip code is not too far off from the incorrect one it may end up a the same center. If so let USPS know that you will pick up there rather than send for home delivery. rritambhar likes this.

Is postal code unique worldwide?

The Global Postal Code is assigned to every mailing address in the world, with much higher resolution than any other postal codes. With a Global Postal Code, a letter can be sorted from the world level to the final address automatically. The code is permanently attached to the area and never changes.

Which countries require postal codes?

Countries/Territories Requiring Postal Codes

Do all countries have area codes?

The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) dictates the regional and non-geographic area codes assigned to signatory countries. The United States, Canada, some Caribbean countries, and all US territories are covered by the plan.

Do European countries use postal codes?

In most English-speaking countries, the postal code forms the last item of the address, following the city or town name, whereas in most continental European countries it precedes the name of the city or town. When it follows the city it may be on the same line or on a new line.