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Tracking number format

FedEx tracking number format

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

FedEx issues tracking numbers in 7 formats, shown below with a real-world example for each. Numbers are typically 12–34 characters long. Once you have yours, track it live with Parceler — no account needed.

FedEx Express (12)Check-digit verified
98657878885512 characters
FedEx Express (34)Check-digit verified
100192133425000100030077901797269734 characters
FedEx SmartPost
926129270076871194802122 characters
FedEx GroundCheck-digit verified
04144176022896415 characters
FedEx Ground (SSCC-18)Check-digit verified
00012345000000002718 characters
FedEx Ground 96 (22)Check-digit verified
961102098765431234567222 characters
FedEx Ground GSNCheck-digit verified
962200190000000000000077663251751034 characters

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How to read a FedEx 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 FedEx pattern, it may belong to a different carrier or have been entered incorrectly.

FedEx tracking number — questions answered

What does a FedEx tracking number look like?
FedEx uses 7 formats. Examples: 986578788855, 1001921334250001000300779017972697, 9261292700768711948021. Most FedEx tracking numbers are 12–34 characters long.
How many digits is a FedEx tracking number?
A FedEx tracking number is typically 12–34 characters, depending on the service used.
How do I check if my FedEx tracking number is valid?
FedEx 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 FedEx tracking number?
Your FedEx 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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