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  3. Africa
  4. Benin
🇧🇯

Benin Postal codes

Bénin

001Africa3 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

630

Code Length

3 chars

Provinces

12

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Benin's 12 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Benin. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Benin Postal codes

When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Benin uses numeric postal codes with 3 digits (example: 001). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

0
0
1

When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Benin organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(12)
Districts(79)
Communes(539)
1

Province

12 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

79 total
3

Commune

539 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 12 top-level divisions

Zou Department
Département de l’Ouémé
Mono
Borgou Department
Atlantique Department
Atakora Department
Alibori
Collines Department
Kouffo Department
Donga
Littoral
Plateau Department

Addressing Mail to Benin

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (3 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Benin

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Benin typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 3-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benin postal codes

What is the postal code format for Benin?

Benin uses 3 digits in the postal code. An example is 001. When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

How many provinces does Benin have?

Benin has 12 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Benin?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Benin address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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AO

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BF

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BI

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BW

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CD

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Central African Republic

CF

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Example Code

001

3 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
BJ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Benin postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Benin
🇧🇯

Benin Postal codes

Bénin

001Africa3 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

630

Code Length

3 chars

Provinces

12

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Benin's 12 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Benin. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Benin Postal codes

When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Benin uses numeric postal codes with 3 digits (example: 001). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

Visual Structure

0
0
1

When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Benin organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(12)
Districts(79)
Communes(539)
1

Province

12 total
Browse all provinces
2

District

79 total
3

Commune

539 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 12 top-level divisions

Zou Department
Département de l’Ouémé
Mono
Borgou Department
Atlantique Department
Atakora Department
Alibori
Collines Department
Kouffo Department
Donga
Littoral
Plateau Department

Addressing Mail to Benin

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (3 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Benin

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Benin typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 3-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benin postal codes

What is the postal code format for Benin?

Benin uses 3 digits in the postal code. An example is 001. When sending parcels to Benin, write the three-digit code (001) legibly; BJ hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

How many provinces does Benin have?

Benin has 12 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Benin?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Benin address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Africa

🇦🇴

Angola

AO

🇧🇫

Burkina Faso

BF

🇧🇮

Burundi

BI

🇧🇼

Botswana

BW

🇨🇩

Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

🇨🇫

Central African Republic

CF

View all countries in Africa

Example Code

001

3 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
BJ
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Benin postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF