Switzerland ZIP code and address format

Postal code format in Switzerland

How to write an address in Switzerland

Company Name
John Smith
123 Main Street
CH-2544 CITY
SWITZERLAND

• The postal code goes before the city, on the same line.
• Write the city in capital letters.
• Required parts: street address, city, ZIP/postal code.
• When you send mail from abroad, add SWITZERLAND as the last line.

Neighbouring countries

• AustriaNNNN
• FranceNNNNN
• GermanyNNNNN
• ItalyNNNNN
• LiechtensteinNNNN

Other countries with the NNNN format

Afghanistan, Albania, Anguilla, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greenland, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Heard & McDonald Islands, Hungary, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Mozambique, New Zealand, Niger, Norfolk Island, North Macedonia, Norway, Philippines, Slovenia, South Africa, Svalbard & Jan Mayen, Tunisia, Venezuela.

Questions about Switzerland postal codes

What is the ZIP code format in Switzerland?

Switzerland uses 4-digit numeric postal codes in the format NNNN (N is a digit, A is a letter), for example 2544 or 1211.

How do I find the ZIP code of an address in Switzerland?

Type the address in the search box or click the place on the map. Zipdress shows the full address and its postal code. You can also check the official postal code search of Switzerland.

How do I write an address in Switzerland?

Use this order, one part per line: Company Name / John Smith / 123 Main Street / CH-2544 CITY. The postal code goes before the city, on the same line.