Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
9700
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in EGYPT at the BETHLEHEM Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
EGYPT
Area / Town
BETHLEHEM
Province
Free State
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
9702
PO Box Postal Code
9700
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: EGYPT
Area: BETHLEHEM
Province: Free State
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 9702
PO Box Code: 9700
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 9702 for:
• Online shopping (Takealot, etc.)
• Courier deliveries
• Government & banking forms
• Medical aid registrations
Street Code vs PO Box Code — What’s the Difference?
South Africa uses two separate postal codes for most areas. The street delivery code (9702) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in EGYPT. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (9700) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the BETHLEHEM Post Office. If your address says “PO Box” followed by a number, use this code. Using the wrong code may result in mail delays or non-delivery.
Both codes are 4-digit numbers assigned by the South African Post Office (SAPO) and are specific to EGYPT in BETHLEHEM, Free State.
About EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, Free State
EGYPT is a suburb or locality situated in the BETHLEHEM area of Free State, South Africa. Like all South African suburbs, it has been assigned unique postal codes by the South African Post Office (SAPO) to facilitate accurate mail sorting and delivery.
The postal code (zip code) for EGYPT is 9702 for street addresses and 9700 for PO Box addresses. These codes are used by residents, businesses, government departments, courier companies, and online retailers to identify and route mail correctly to EGYPT within the broader BETHLEHEM postal delivery area.
Whether you are filling out an online form, sending a parcel, registering with a medical aid, applying for a government service, or completing a bank application, the correct postal code for EGYPT is 9702.
Frequently Asked Questions — EGYPT Postal Code
What is the postal code for EGYPT?
The postal code for EGYPT in BETHLEHEM, Free State is 9702 for street addresses and 9700 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for EGYPT?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for EGYPT, Free State is 9702. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 9702 if your address is a street address in EGYPT.
What is the PO Box postal code for EGYPT?
The PO Box postal code for EGYPT in BETHLEHEM is 9700. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 9702 instead.
What area does EGYPT fall under?
EGYPT falls under the BETHLEHEM area in Free State, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 9702 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is EGYPT located in?
EGYPT is located in Free State, South Africa, within the BETHLEHEM area. Its street postal code is 9702.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (9702 for EGYPT) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (9700) is used for mail addressed to a Post Office Box. South Africa’s postal system assigns separate 4-digit codes for each type to ensure accurate sorting and delivery.
What postal code do I enter for online shopping deliveries to EGYPT?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 9702 when your delivery address is in EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, Free State.
Is the postal code for EGYPT the same as the zip code?
Yes. In South Africa, postal codes and zip codes are the same thing. The postal code (zip code) for EGYPT is 9702 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 9702.
How do I address a letter to EGYPT?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, Free State, and end with 9702. For a PO Box, use 9700.
What is my postal code if I live in EGYPT?
If you live in EGYPT in BETHLEHEM, Free State, your postal code is 9702. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 9700.
Can I use 9702 for courier deliveries to EGYPT?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in EGYPT, Free State, use 9702. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the BETHLEHEM area.
What is the postcode for EGYPT in South Africa?
The postcode for EGYPT in South Africa is 9702 (street address) or 9700 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for EGYPT on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, use the street postal code 9702.
How many digits is the postal code for EGYPT?
The postal code for EGYPT is a 4-digit number: 9702. All South African postal codes are 4-digit numeric codes. Do not add any extra digits or letters when entering this code on forms.
What suburbs are near EGYPT in BETHLEHEM?
EGYPT is located within the BETHLEHEM postal delivery area of Free State. Browse our BETHLEHEM area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for BETHLEHEM in Free State?
Different suburbs within BETHLEHEM, Free State may have different postal codes. For EGYPT specifically, the street postal code is 9702. Visit our BETHLEHEM postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Free State postal code range?
Free State is served by multiple postal code ranges. EGYPT in BETHLEHEM uses 9702. Browse our Free State postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 9702 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, enter 9702 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for EGYPT on online shopping sites?
Use 9702 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in EGYPT. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the EGYPT postal code on the SAPO website?
Yes. The South African Post Office (SAPO) maintains an official postal code database at postoffice.co.za. The street code for EGYPT in BETHLEHEM, Free State is 9702 and the PO Box code is 9700.
Note: Postal code information for EGYPT is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About EGYPT Postal Code — BETHLEHEM, Free State
1. What is the physical postal code of EGYPT?
The physical street postal code of EGYPT is 9702. This code covers all street-addressed properties in EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, Free State, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for EGYPT, Free State?
South Africa does not officially use the term zip code — the correct term is postal code. However the two terms are interchangeable. The zip code for EGYPT in Free State is 9702. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 9702.
3. What postal code does EGYPT use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in EGYPT, BETHLEHEM, use the street code 9702. This applies to FNB, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec, Old Mutual, Discovery, and all other South African financial institutions.
4. What is the post code for EGYPT?
The post code for EGYPT is 9702 for street addresses in BETHLEHEM, Free State. If you are posting to a PO Box in EGYPT, the post code is 9700. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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