This Symbology is also known as SwissPost Parcel Barcode, Switzerland Post Parcel Barcode

Used by Swiss Post, this Symbology is the basis for combining the flow of goods and information. It identifies each parcel and serves as a means of verifying mailing and delivery and checking the service offering. All parcels must have a unique barcode. The barcode is the requirement for automated processing.

The barcode serves as a means of identifying the item.

The structure of the Swiss Post Parcel barcode is 18 numeric digits:

• 2 digits for Swiss Post reference
• 8 digits for Franking license number
• 8 digits for Item number

Sample of a Swiss PostParcel Barcode

In order to get a Swiss PostParcel barcode image, please follow these steps:

• Set the Symbology property to SwissPostParcel
• Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
  All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
  • Set the BarWidth property to a value ranging from 0.015 to 0.020 (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the BarHeight property to a value ranging from 0.79 to 0.91 (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
• Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 18 digits only

Code property = 993413796700168509 will produce the following barcode image: