Deutsche Post Identcode

The Deutsche Post Identcode symbology, also referred to as Deutsche Post AG IdentCode, German Postal 2 of 5 IdentCode, Deutsche Frachtpost IdentCode, or Deutsche Post AG (DHL), is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG).

The barcode contains a tracking number that identifies a customer (sender) and a mail item. A value that the barcode encodes should consist of 11 or 12 digits:

• 2 digits for a distribution center ID;
• 3 digits for a customer ID;
• 6 digits for a mailing number;
• 1 digit for a checksum (optional).

When you specify 11 digits, the barcode generates a checksum digit automatically. If you add a checksum digit, the barcode ignores this digit and also generates it automatically to ensure the encoded value is valid.

Add the Barcode to a Report

1. Drag the Barcode item from the report controls toolbox tab and drop it onto the report.

   

2. Set the control’s Symbology property to DeutschePostIdentcode.

   

3. Specify common barcode properties.