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Tracking number format

USPS tracking number format

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

USPS issues tracking numbers in 4 formats, shown below with a real-world example for each. Numbers are typically 20–34 characters long. Once you have yours, track it live with Parceler — no account needed.

USPS 20Check-digit verified
0307179000052348374120 characters
USPS 22Check-digit verified
42078745940011120620640626078730 characters
USPS 34v2Check-digit verified
420100233424920019013260760083345734 characters
USPS 91
42022153910102683733100003952130 characters

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

USPS tracking number — questions answered

What does a USPS tracking number look like?
USPS uses 4 formats. Examples: 03071790000523483741, 420787459400111206206406260787, 4201002334249200190132607600833457. Most USPS tracking numbers are 20–34 characters long.
How many digits is a USPS tracking number?
A USPS tracking number is typically 20–34 characters, depending on the service used.
How do I check if my USPS tracking number is valid?
USPS 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 USPS tracking number?
Your USPS 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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