The most common tracking number format is 10 digits (e.g. 9999 9999 99). Some other less common formats may also exist.
DHL Express
10 digits numerical only; or starts with 000, JJD01, JJD00, JVGL or similar.
Examples: 1234567890 or JJD0099999999
DHL Parcel
Starts with 3S, JVGL or JJD.
Examples: 3SBCC000123456 or JVGL9999999999
DHL eCommerce
Typically starts with GM, LX, RX or up to five letters. The ID length might vary from 10 to 39 characters.
Examples: GM99999999999 or 999999999999999999
DHL Global Forwarding
7-digit numerical only.
Example: 1234567
Starts with 1 number, followed by 2 letters and 4 to 6 numbers.
Example: 1AB12345
Starts with 3 to 4 letters.
Example: ABC123456
Starts with 3-digit carrier code, followed by dash (-), followed by the 8-digit masterbill number.
Example: 123-12345678
DHL Freight
Order Code: starts with 2 to 3 letters, followed by dash (-), 2 to 3 letters, dash (-) and 7 numbers.
Example: ABC-DE-1234567
Starts with 4 numbers, followed by dash (-) and 5 numbers.
Example: 1234-12345
Numeric only with the length 9, 10 or 14.
Example: 123456789