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Label error — DHL — Invalid postcode format

Fix DHL label errors caused by postcode formatting issues or unsupported postcode formats.

Written by Rez

Error message

“420506: Invalid Postcode Format”

What this error means

DHL could not validate the postcode format for the selected country.

The postcode does not match DHL’s required format.


How to fix it

  1. Review the postcode entered in the merchant or consumer address

  2. Remove spaces or unsupported characters if needed

  3. Confirm the postcode format matches the destination country requirements

  4. Save the changes

  5. Retry generating the label


Retry the label

After correcting the postcode format, retry generating the label.


Keywords

Carrier: DHL
Error type: Invalid address
Related terms: postcode format, invalid postcode, address validation

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