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Tracking number format

Canada Post tracking number format

What a Canada Post tracking number looks like — structure, length and real examples — plus how to check that yours is valid.

Canada Post issues tracking numbers in a single format, shown below with a real-world example for each. Numbers are typically 16 characters long. Once you have yours, track it live with Parceler — no account needed.

Canada Post (16)Check-digit verified
007393800054929716 characters

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How to read a Canada Post tracking number

Most tracking numbers combine a service or product prefix, a serial number that uniquely identifies your shipment, and (for many carriers) a final check digit used to catch typos. International postal items often follow the UPU S10 standard — two letters, nine digits and a two-letter country code, e.g. RR123456789GB. If a number doesn’t match any known Canada Post pattern, it may belong to a different carrier or have been entered incorrectly.

Canada Post tracking number — questions answered

What does a Canada Post tracking number look like?
Canada Post uses one main format. Examples: 0073938000549297. Most Canada Post tracking numbers are 16 characters long.
How many digits is a Canada Post tracking number?
A Canada Post tracking number is typically 16 characters, depending on the service used.
How do I check if my Canada Post tracking number is valid?
Canada Post tracking numbers include a built-in check digit, so a mistyped number can be caught before you track. Paste yours into Parceler's Tracking Number Format Detector to validate it instantly.
Where do I find my Canada Post tracking number?
Your Canada Post tracking number is on the shipping confirmation email or SMS, the receipt or label from the sender, and inside your order details on the store where you bought the item.
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