The Saudi National Address short code is a mandatory requirement for all shipments to and within Saudi Arabia. Providing this code is essential for ensuring your package is delivered quickly and accurately. This guide explains what the short address is, why it's needed, and how to get it. 📦

What is the Short Address Code?

The short address code is a unique, standardized address format created by Saudi Post | SPL. It simplifies a long, traditional address into an easy-to-use 8-character code.

• Format: It consists of four letters followed by four numbers (e.g., RCTB4359).
• Function: It acts as a unique identifier for a specific building entrance in Saudi Arabia, making deliveries much more efficient and precise.

Find the Short Address Code

The short address code must be provided by the recipient located in Saudi Arabia. You can find it easily using one of the following methods:

1. Check their National Address Registration: Every resident is registered in the system. You can log in to your account on the official Saudi Post | SPL National Address website to view your address details, including the short code.
2. Use the SPL Mobile App: Your short address is readily available in your profile on the SPL mobile app.
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3. Look at Your Building Entrance: The code is often displayed on a green plaque near the main entrance of a registered building.

Why is this Code Required?

The Saudi government has made the short address code a mandatory component of all domestic and international shipments

• Efficiency: It streamlines the national postal and logistics system, reducing errors and speeding up delivery times.
• Accuracy: The code pinpoints the exact building, eliminating confusion that can arise from similar street names or complex traditional addresses.
• Compliance: Shipments without a valid short address code may face significant delays, be returned to the sender, or be considered undeliverable.