Bahamas Address Format
Bahamian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, then the P.O. Box line (or a street address for courier deliveries), then the locality followed by the island name or its abbreviation (N.P. for New Providence), then the country. The island element is not mandatory but is widely used since mail is routed by island.
Standard format
P.O. Box number (no postal codes) rules
| Field name | P.O. Box number (no postal codes) |
|---|---|
| Format | N/A - no national postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | The Bahamas has no postal code system and no home delivery. Mail is dispatched via P.O. Boxes; the box number is preceded by the abbreviation of the post office (e.g. N- for Nassau, F- for Freeport), such as 'P.O. Box N-1417'. Street addresses are used mainly for courier deliveries. |
Fields used in Bahamas
| State / region | Yes — "Island" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes |
FAQ
What postal code format does Bahamas use?
The Bahamas has no postal code system and no home delivery. Mail is dispatched via P.O. Boxes; the box number is preceded by the abbreviation of the post office (e.g. N- for Nassau, F- for Freeport), such as 'P.O. Box N-1417'. Street addresses are used mainly for courier deliveries.
How do you write an address in Bahamas?
Bahamas addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Bahamian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, then the P.O. Box line (or a street address for courier deliveries), then the locality followed by the island name or its abbreviation (N.P. for New Providence), then the country. The island element is not mandatory but is widely used since mail is routed by island.
Does Bahamas use postal codes?
No. The Bahamas has no postal code system and no home delivery. Mail is dispatched via P.O. Boxes; the box number is preceded by the abbreviation of the post office (e.g. N- for Nassau, F- for Freeport), such as 'P.O. Box N-1417'. Street addresses are used mainly for courier deliveries.
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Sources
- https://www.bahamas.gov.bs
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/bhsEn.pdf