China Post tracking number format
What a China Post tracking number looks like — structure, length and real examples — plus how to check that yours is valid.
China Post issues tracking numbers in a single format, shown below with a real-world example for each. Numbers are typically 13 characters long. Once you have yours, track it live with Parceler — no account needed.
RL123456789CN13 charactersCommunity-reported format — not check-digit verified.
Formats marked “community-reported” are sourced from public submissions and have not been check-digit verified. They’re a strong guide but can vary by service.
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How to read a China 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 China Post pattern, it may belong to a different carrier or have been entered incorrectly.
China Post tracking number — questions answered
- What does a China Post tracking number look like?
- China Post uses one main format. Examples: RL123456789CN. Most China Post tracking numbers are 13 characters long.
- How many digits is a China Post tracking number?
- A China Post tracking number is typically 13 characters, depending on the service used.
- How do I check if my China Post tracking number is valid?
- Paste your number into Parceler's Tracking Number Format Detector — it matches the structure against known China Post formats and flags numbers that don't fit.
- Where do I find my China Post tracking number?
- Your China 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.