Switzerland Address Format
Swiss addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name followed by the house number, then the 4-digit postal code and locality on one line. The canton is not written in addresses. For mail from abroad, add the country prefix: 'CH-8001 Zürich'.
Standard format
Postal code (PLZ / NPA / CAP) rules
| Field name | Postal code (PLZ / NPA / CAP) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 8001 |
| Pattern | ^\d{4}$ |
| Rule | 4 digits (Postleitzahl in German, NPA in French, CAP in Italian). The first two digits identify the routing region; for international mail the code may be prefixed with 'CH-'. |
Fields used in Switzerland
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box (Postfach / Case postale)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (PLZ / NPA / CAP) format in Switzerland?
The format is NNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 8001. 4 digits (Postleitzahl in German, NPA in French, CAP in Italian). The first two digits identify the routing region; for international mail the code may be prefixed with 'CH-'.
How do you write an address in Switzerland?
Switzerland addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Swiss addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name followed by the house number, then the 4-digit postal code and locality on one line. The canton is not written in addresses. For mail from abroad, add the country prefix: 'CH-8001 Zürich'.
Does Switzerland use postal codes?
Yes. Switzerland uses the Postal code (PLZ / NPA / CAP) in the format NNNN (example: 8001). 4 digits (Postleitzahl in German, NPA in French, CAP in Italian). The first two digits identify the routing region; for international mail the code may be prefixed with 'CH-'.
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Sources
- https://www.post.ch/en/receiving-mail/receiving-consignments/correct-addressing
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf