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(SN3 4RD 1A)

BCT_RM4SCC

 

Field of Application

The code is used by the english Royal Mail to code the postcode for the bulk mailing systems "Cleanmail" and "Mailsort".

Examples:

SN3 4RD 1A

B1 5AJ 6T

LU17 8XE 2B

 

Charset / Number of Characters

Royal Mail postcodes comprise digits and letters. Therefore the charset comprises the digits 0..9 and the upper-case letters A..Z. The blank is not included.

The barcode includes either the postcode only (e.g. LU17 8XE), or the postcode with an additional "Delivery Point" (e.g. LU17 8XE 2B). The maximum number of usable digits is therefore limited to 9 characters.

 

Checkdigit

The use of a checkdigit is required. The barcode library can generate the checkdigit automatically.

 

Characteristics

The correct creation of bulk mailings according to the guidelines of "Cleanmail" and "Mailsort" require compliance with a lot of specifications about the position of barcodes and addresses, paper types, font types, font sizes and many more.

The complete "Cleanmail and Mailsort Information Pack" can be obtained from the Royal Mail free of charge:

"Technical Specifications for Mailsort 700, Mailsort 120 and Cleanmail"
"Product Specification for Mailsort 700, Mailsort 120 and Cleanmail"

Royal Mail
Headquarters 49
Featherstone Street
London EC1Y 8SY
Telephone: 0345-950950
http://www.royalmail.co.uk