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Postal Alpha Numeric Encoding Technique

The Postal Alpha Numeric Encoding Technique (PLANET) barcode was used by the United States Postal Service to identify and track pieces of mail during delivery – the Post Office's "CONFIRM" services. It was fully superseded by Intelligent Mail Barcode by January 28, 2013.

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Encoding

POSTNETTwo-out-of-five code
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Barcode

Check digit
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BarcodeUnited States Postal ServiceIntelligent Mail Barcode
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Postal Alpha Numeric Encoding Technique

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