Addressing parcels correctly
Here’s how to ensure your parcels arrive on time

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With the correct addressing, your parcel will arrive at its destination without delays or additional costs.

At a glance:

  • Write out the full and correct address
  • Affix labels correctly
  • Do not use old labels with barcodes

Here’s how to address parcels correctly

  • An address should include (company name,) last name and first name, street, postcode and town.
  • Write the address on three to a maximum of six lines. Avoid blank rows between the lines of the address.
  • Use complete, official street names and the correct house number; do not use abbreviations.
  • The recipient’s address must be fully visible.
  • Do not underline the postcode or town; do not use P.O. Box addresses or add any country information
  • Write the street numbers in capitals, e.g. 18A, 7B, 3C
  • Write first names correctly and in full, e.g. Ulrich instead of Ueli

Example

Address fields Example
First name and last name Steven Sample
Street Bahnhofstasse 67
Postcode and town 5000 Aarau

 

Important information: you can find the correct postcode or town name in Swiss Post’s postcode directory.

Creating parcel labels correctly

The best way to address parcels is directly online or in the Post-App. As soon as your label is ready, you can print it out on commercially available A4 paper and affix it to your consignment. For business customers, we offer additional options according to your shipping requirements.

If you do not have the option of creating parcel labels digitally, use shipping labels. You can obtain shipping labels in many locations and in various ways:

Affixing parcel labels correctly

  • Place the label on the largest side of the parcel to the bottom right, along the length of the consignment.
  • For trapezoidal packaging, stick the labels on the side opposite the largest surface.
  • The label must be affixed so that it is exposed, i.e. it must not be covered by adhesive tape or other elements.
  • Remove old labels with barcodes from the packaging, if applicable.
  • The full address must be affixed to the same horizontal surface. It may not extend over more than one surface.
  • The label must be affixed smoothly.
  • The label must not become detached. Make sure that the adhesion is secure.

Important information

Packaging parcels correctly

With good padding, your parcel will arrive at its destination without getting damaged. We’ll show you what you need to watch out for.

Special addressing

Certain consignments require special addressing.

PickPost

We can deliver your parcel to a PickPost access point. To do so, you must enter your User ID.

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My Post 24

We can deliver your parcel to a My Post 24 terminal. To do so, you must enter your User ID.

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Military post

We can deliver your parcel postage-free to a barracks address or field address.

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Poste restante consignments

We store consignments marked “poste restante” safely at a branch.

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International addressing

Special provisions apply to international parcel shipments, and you require a customs declaration.

International shipping

All information and products for international parcel post

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International postcodes

Find international postcodes online

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International addressing

Examples of international addresses

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FAQs

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Create labels online

The best way to address parcels is directly online or in the Post-App.

For business customers, we offer additional options according to your shipping requirements.

Find out more

Everything you need for parcel post

In the Postshop, you will find a wide range of packaging and packaging materials.

Go to postshop.ch