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The Netherlands Postal codes

Nederland

1012 ABAsia6 chars
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Total Codes

5.0K

Code Length

6 chars

Provinces

12

Admin Levels

4

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Understanding The Netherlands Postal codes

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

Postal code format breakdown

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

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Fine‑art shippers booking The Netherlands attach 6-character alphanumeric codes (1012 AB) to bills of lading; NL customs brokers audit the field.

Administrative Hierarchy

How The Netherlands organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(12)
Municipalities(342)
Districts(342)
Neighborhoods(4.3K)
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Province

12 total
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Municipality

342 total
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District

342 total
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Neighborhood

4.3K total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 12 top-level divisions

Drenthe
Friesland
Guelders
Groningen
Limburg
North Brabant
North Holland
Utrecht
Zeeland
South Holland
Overijssel
Flevoland

Addressing Mail to The Netherlands

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

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Recipient name
2
Street name and number
3
Postal code City (space between digits and letters)
4
NETHERLANDS

Sample Address Block

Name; Maanlichtstraat 34; 1012 AB Amsterdam; NETHERLANDS

Delivery Best Practices

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.

Shipping to The Netherlands

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Netherlands postal codes

What is the postal code format for The Netherlands?

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.

How many provinces does The Netherlands have?

The Netherlands has 12 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in The Netherlands?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a The Netherlands address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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