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Switzerland Address Format

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

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

Field order

  1. 1Beispielstrasse 123
  2. 28001 Zürich
  3. 3Switzerland

Postal code: Postleitzahl

Correct example

Beispielstrasse 123
8001 Zürich
Switzerland

Swiss postcodes are four digits and go before the city name.

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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