postadressen

Postadressen is the term used in Swedish to denote the postal address where mail should be delivered. It encompasses the recipient’s name and the location details required by mailing services. The concept is used by individuals, businesses, and public administrations to ensure that correspondence, packages, and invoices reach the intended destination.

A typical postadressen includes several elements: a recipient name; a street address or a post office box; a postal code and a locality (city, town, or municipality); and, for international mail, the country. Additional lines may specify an apartment or unit number, floor, building name, or care-of line. The exact layout and order of lines vary by country and language, and many postal services publish country-specific formats. In international exchange, the Universal Postal Union guidelines provide general directions, while national conventions determine the precise line order and abbreviations.

In practice, postadressen are validated and standardized to improve delivery reliability. Address verification tools check that the street, postal code, and locality exist and that the format conforms to the relevant standard. For privacy and security, address records are treated as personal data under data protection laws such as the GDPR in the EU, requiring appropriate handling, retention, and consent where applicable.

Understanding postadressen is essential in logistics, e-commerce, banking, and administration, where correct addressing affects delivery speed, costs, and customer experience. See also postal code, address, and mail delivery.