Handling Saudi Arabia's Short Address Code in Adobe Commerce – What Changed in 2026 & How to Deal with It Hi everyone,I wanted to share something that’s been quietly causing challenges for e-commerce stores targeting Saudi Arabia since the beginning of 2026.Saudi Post (SPL) introduced the Short Address Code — an 8-character alphanumeric code (e.g., RCTB4359) that uniquely identifies every address in the country. Think of it as a super-short version of a full street address + building number + district, all rolled into one tiny code.What makes it specific to Saudi Arabia:Almost no other country uses this exact system. Some places have short postcodes (UK, Canada), but this is a national-level, mandatory, SPL-managed code tied to the full National Address database. It became mandatory for all parcel deliveries starting January 2026. If the code is missing or invalid, major carriers (Aramex, SMSA, DHL, etc.) can refuse the shipment. This affects e-commerce because many customers still provide vague addresses (e.g., just “Riyadh” or “near the big mosque”) — and those are no longer sufficient.F
