David Wang
-Updated on June 24, 2026
What do the letter prefixes on Israel Post numbers mean?
Israel Post follows the UPU S10 standard. Prefixes starting with R are registered mail, prefixes starting with C are parcels, and prefixes starting with E are EMS express items. The IL ending shows the item was sent from Israel.
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