What Are Postal Barcodes?
Postal barcodes encode delivery routing information such as ZIP codes, destination points, and tracking numbers. They are designed for high-speed machine reading by automated mail sorting systems and are used across global postal networks.
Each country has its own format—some numeric, some alphanumeric—with unique encoding schemes and data capacities. These barcodes are optimized for high-density printing and fast decoding in logistics pipelines.
Supported Postal Barcode Types
barKoder provides comprehensive support for widely used postal symbologies:
POSTNET - (United States USPS) Encodes ZIP, ZIP+4, and delivery point
PLANET - (United States USPS) Used for tracking outgoing/incoming mail
Intelligent Mail (IMb) - (United States USPS) Combines POSTNET and PLANET into a high-capacity hybrid format
RM4SCC - (United Kingdom Royal Mail) Encodes UK postal codes for fast mail sorting
Japan Post - (Japan) Encodes 7-digit postal codes and delivery info
KIX - (Netherlands) Used for automated sorting by Dutch Post
Australian Post - (Australia) Encodes delivery point, customer ID, and routing data
Key Features
- Optimized for Logistics: Fast, reliable scanning of dense barcodes on paper, packaging, and labels
International Coverage: Supports global postal formats with region-specific logic
Cross-Platform SDK: Available on Android, iOS, MAUI, Flutter, and more
Easy Integration: Lightweight API and customizable decoding options
Automatic Format Detection: Detects and decodes all supported formats dynamically
Performance Advantages with barKoder
✅ High-speed decoding, even with faint or skewed prints
✅ Robust support for curved surfaces (e.g., envelopes and tubes)
✅ Low memory footprint, suitable for embedded devices and handheld scanners
✅ Real-time integration with camera preview or static image processing
Use Cases for Postal Barcode Scanning
- Postal Services: Automated sorting, route optimization, mail tracking
E-Commerce: Label verification, shipping automation, returns handling
Logistics: Parcel routing, bulk shipment tracking, proof of delivery
Retail: Returns management, in-store pickup validation
Start Scanning Postal Barcodes Today
Whether you're building a mailroom solution, integrating with e-commerce logistics, or managing high-volume parcel scanning, barKoder’s SDK is the ideal tool for high-precision postal barcode decoding.
