postal-logistics
KIX Code (Klant Index Code) (KIX Code)
Dutch postal variation of RM4SCC used by PostNL across the Netherlands and European logistics hubs, omitting start/stop bars to encode postal codes and house numbers.
Governing Specification: PostNL Technical Standard
Data Format & Required Fields
Encodes Dutch 4-digit postal code, 2-letter street suffix, and house/box number in 4-state height-modulated bars without framing bars.
Allowed Character SetAlphanumeric Dutch postal code and house number.
Payload Length Rule Between 6 and 16 characters
Example Valid Format
1234AB56Industry Guidance & Practical Applications
- PostNL domestic address automation in the Netherlands
- Cross-border logistics routing through Dutch parcel gateways (Schiphol / Rotterdam)
- Utility billing and magazine distribution in the Benelux region
Packaging & Scanning Notes: Directly derived from the Royal Mail RM4SCC specification.
Symbol Constraints & Label Guidelines
- Specific to Dutch postal addressing format conventions.