Should the postal code go before or after the city?

It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.

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Brazil Address Format

How to write an address in Brazil: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Brazil address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

1Rua Exemplo, 123
2Apto 45
3Bairro Exemplo
4São Paulo - SP
5CEP 01000-000
6Brazil

Postal code: CEP

Correct example

Rua Exemplo, 123
Apto 45
Bairro Exemplo
São Paulo - SP
CEP 01000-000
Brazil

Brazilian addresses include street, number, complement, neighbourhood, city, state abbreviation, and CEP.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?: It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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