How to address mail to uk

To address mail to the UK, you'll need to follow these guidelines:

Format:

• Use the recipient's name on the first line
• Use the street address or post office box number on the second line
• Use the town or city name on the third line
• Use the county name (if necessary) on the fourth line
• Use the postal code (also known as the post town) on the fifth line

Example:

John Smith 123 Main Street London Greater London SW1A 1AA

Additional tips:

• Use the correct title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, etc.) if you know it.
• If the recipient has a post office box number, use "PO Box" followed by the number.
• If the recipient has a flat or apartment number, use "Flat" or "Apartment" followed by the number.
• If the recipient has a company name, use the company name on the first line.
• Make sure to use the correct county name, as some counties in the UK have the same name as the town or city (e.g., London is both a city and a county).
• Use the correct postal code, which is usually a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., SW1A 1AA).

Special cases:

• For Northern Ireland, use the province name (e.g., County Antrim) instead of county.
• For Scotland, use the council area name (e.g., Glasgow City) instead of county.
• For Wales, use the county name (e.g., Cardiff) or the preserved county name (e.g., South Glamorgan).

International mail:

• When sending mail from outside the UK, use the international postal code format: GB [space] [postal code] (e.g., GB SW1A 1AA).
• Make sure to use the correct country name (United Kingdom) and postal code format.

Remember to double-check the address with the recipient or a reliable source to ensure accuracy.