Maltapost introduces new postcodes
Maltapost has introduced a new alphanumeric postcode, which is made up of three letters followed by four numbers. This new postcode will compliment the restructuring of Maltapost’s distribution system and continue to enhance further the efficiencies in the system.
The three letters in the new postcode indicate the locality, and the first three digits refer to the road/or street with the last digit referring to the actual street segment.
Maltapost has introduced the new postcode of each dwelling in the Christmas Card sent last December. The new postcode can now be viewed on an online directory on the Maltapost website, www.maltapost.com.
Meanwhile, letters to households and commercial establishments are being mailed in the coming weeks as reminders to clients about their new postcode. Maltapost will be also sending three postcards to each residence with the respective postcode. These cards can be sent at no postal charge to friends and relatives, informing their preferred senders with the new postcode.
Clients wishing to obtain additional information or make enquiries about the new postcode are kindly asked to contact Maltapost Customer Care on Freephone 80072244 or 21224421 between 8.00 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., Maltapost Retail Outlets, or via e-mail, [email protected].
Clients are requested to include the new postcode as part of their senders’ details. Maltapost is also embarking on an educational information campaign on the media. Maltapost would like to stress that until such time as clients are fully conversant with the new postcode, use of the old postcode will not cause any delays. However the change over date from the previous to the new postcode has been set as the end of October 2007.
In 2006 Maltapost’s service obtained a record 92% J+1 result. This means that 92% of mail was delivered by the next day which is above the regulatory standard rate. The new postcode will assist Maltapost in improving the postal service to all its clients.
