Zip / Postal Code Masks

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

See Also

Address validation

Work with Address (Customer/Employee)