India has launched a Know Your DigiPin & Pin code service to modernise the postal address system using 10-digit alphanumeric codes.

Japan Post has announced a ' digital address ' that combines postal codes and addresses into a seven-digit alphanumeric code. Digital addresses can be obtained for free, and they can simplify the ...

Millions of postal addresses are registered on the Royal Mail's Postal Address File with new locations being added to the database all of the time.

Here is how to register a new postal address with your local council and if you need to contact the Royal Mail.