This Symbology is also known as German Postal 2 of 5 Leitcode, CodeLeitcode, Leitcode, Deutsche Post AG (DHL)

Leitcode barcode Symbology is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG) (Deutsche Frachtpost). The Leitcode gives an indication of the destination.

The value to encode length is fixed to 13 digits plus 1 digit checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products. The value to encode must have the following structure:

• 5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
• 3 digits for Street ID/number
• 3 digits for House number
• 2 digits for Product code

Sample of a Deutsche Post Leitcode Barcode

In order to get a Deutsche Post Leitcode barcode image, please follow these steps:

• Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostLeitcode
• Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
  • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the BarRatio property to 3
  • Set the QuietZoneWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
• Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 13 digits:
  • 5 digits for Postal code (Postleitzahl, PLZ)
  • 3 digits for Street ID/number
  • 3 digits for House number
  • 2 digits for Product code

Code property = 8173908300200 will produce the following barcode image: