Which is correct:
"postcode" or "post code"?

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postcode

This is a correct term commonly used in British English to refer to a postal code.

Use 'postcode' when referring to the series of letters and/or numbers used in a postal address to facilitate mail delivery.

Examples:

  • Please provide your postcode for shipping purposes.
  • The postcode for the hotel is SW1A 1AA.

Alternatives:

  • postal code
  • ZIP code
  • ZIP

post code

This is a correct term commonly used in American English to refer to a postal code.

Use 'post code' when referring to the series of letters and/or numbers used in a postal address to facilitate mail delivery.

Examples:

  • Please enter your post code to complete the registration.
  • The post code for the office is 90210.

Alternatives:

  • postal code
  • ZIP code
  • ZIP
Both 'postcode' and 'post code' are correct, but 'postcode' is more commonly used in British English, while 'post code' is more common in American English.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

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