Nederland
471
6 chars
12
3
Explore The Netherlands's 12 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across The Netherlands. Find addresses and contact information.
Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
The Netherlands uses alphanumeric postal codes with 6 characters (example: 1012 AB). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to neighborhoods.
Visual Structure
Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
How The Netherlands organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 12 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Maanlichtstraat 34; 1012 AB Amsterdam; NETHERLANDS
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (6 characters) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.
Include all address levels
Write the full address hierarchy for best results.
Avoid abbreviations
Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within The Netherlands typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about The Netherlands postal codes
The Netherlands uses 6 characters in the postal code. An example is 1012 AB. Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
The Netherlands has 12 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.
Nederland
471
6 chars
12
3
Explore The Netherlands's 12 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across The Netherlands. Find addresses and contact information.
Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
The Netherlands uses alphanumeric postal codes with 6 characters (example: 1012 AB). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to neighborhoods.
Visual Structure
Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
How The Netherlands organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 12 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Maanlichtstraat 34; 1012 AB Amsterdam; NETHERLANDS
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (6 characters) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.
Include all address levels
Write the full address hierarchy for best results.
Avoid abbreviations
Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within The Netherlands typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about The Netherlands postal codes
The Netherlands uses 6 characters in the postal code. An example is 1012 AB. Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.
The Netherlands has 12 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.