Zip / postal code masks are defined for countries for which a formal postal system exists. For most countries, there is just one valid zip / postal mask.
On screens where zip / postal code can be input, validation will be performed for the zip / postal code based on the valid masks for the applicable country. An error message will be issued with information regarding the valid zip / postal masks for the applicable country.
The mask will contain a combination of the following characters:
Character |
Explanation |
---|---|
- (dash) |
Separator character |
$ |
Must be a letter |
# |
Must be a digit |
* |
Must be a letter or a digit |
_ (underscore) |
Must be a blank space |
Examples
Country Code |
Country Name |
Zip/Postal Mask |
Example |
---|---|---|---|
USA |
United States |
##### |
75324 |
USA |
United States |
##### - #### |
75324 - 6072 |
CAN |
Canada |
$#$- #$# |
L3R 5K3 |
FRA |
France |
##### |
75382 |
NLD |
Netherlands |
####_$$ |
2514 EJ |