Postfachnummer

A Postfachnummer, often translated as post office box number, is a unique identifier assigned to a private rental box located within a post office. It serves as an alternative mailing address for individuals or businesses who wish to receive mail at a secure location separate from their physical residence or office.

When you rent a Postfachnummer, you are allocated a specific box within the post office. All mail addressed to your Postfachnummer is delivered to this box. This offers several advantages, such as increased privacy, as your home address is not revealed on outgoing mail. It also ensures mail security, protecting it from theft or damage that might occur if delivered to an unsecured mailbox. Businesses often use Postfachnummern to manage their correspondence efficiently, especially if they receive a high volume of mail or want to maintain a professional image separate from their operational location.

To use a Postfachnummer for receiving mail, it is typically included along with the recipient's name and the post office's address. The exact format may vary slightly by country, but generally, it involves the Postfachnummer itself, followed by the post office's postal code and city. For example, "Max Mustermann, Postfach 123, 10100 Berlin." Users are provided with a key to access their allocated box and collect their mail. Rental fees and terms are determined by the national postal service.