Deutsche Post Leitcode

Deutsche Post Leitcode

The Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode symbology is an implementation of the Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode that is used by German Post for mail routing.

Also known as: DHL Leitcode.

Data and Options

• The data consists of a consecutive string of thirteen or fourteen digits consisting of:
  • Five-digit postal code
  • Three-digit street identifier
  • Three-digit house number
  • Two-digit product code
  • One-digit check digit (may be omitted)
• If thirteen digits are supplied then the check digit is calculated automatically. Otherwise the provided check digit will be verified.

Examples

Identical symbols, input provided with and without a check digit:

Data:    21348075016401
Options: includetext
Encoder: leitcode

Data:    2134807501640
Options: includetext
Encoder: leitcode