Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
8819
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in KAROS at the UPINGTON Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
KAROS
Area / Town
UPINGTON
Province
Northern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
PO Box Postal Code
8819
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: KAROS
Area: UPINGTON
Province: Northern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code:
PO Box Code: 8819
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 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 () is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in KAROS. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (8819) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the UPINGTON 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 KAROS in UPINGTON, Northern Cape.
About KAROS, UPINGTON, Northern Cape
KAROS is a suburb or locality situated in the UPINGTON area of Northern Cape, 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 KAROS is for street addresses and 8819 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 KAROS within the broader UPINGTON 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 KAROS is .
Frequently Asked Questions — KAROS Postal Code
What is the postal code for KAROS?
The postal code for KAROS in UPINGTON, Northern Cape is for street addresses and 8819 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for KAROS?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for KAROS, Northern Cape is . On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter if your address is a street address in KAROS.
What is the PO Box postal code for KAROS?
The PO Box postal code for KAROS in UPINGTON is 8819. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use instead.
What area does KAROS fall under?
KAROS falls under the UPINGTON area in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is KAROS located in?
KAROS is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the UPINGTON area. Its street postal code is .
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code ( for KAROS) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (8819) 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 KAROS?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter when your delivery address is in KAROS, UPINGTON, Northern Cape.
Is the postal code for KAROS 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 KAROS is for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with .
How do I address a letter to KAROS?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then KAROS, UPINGTON, Northern Cape, and end with . For a PO Box, use 8819.
What is my postal code if I live in KAROS?
If you live in KAROS in UPINGTON, Northern Cape, your postal code is . Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 8819.
Can I use for courier deliveries to KAROS?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in KAROS, Northern Cape, use . All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the UPINGTON area.
What is the postcode for KAROS in South Africa?
The postcode for KAROS in South Africa is (street address) or 8819 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for KAROS on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in KAROS, UPINGTON, use the street postal code .
How many digits is the postal code for KAROS?
The postal code for KAROS is a 4-digit number: . 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 KAROS in UPINGTON?
KAROS is located within the UPINGTON postal delivery area of Northern Cape. Browse our UPINGTON area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for UPINGTON in Northern Cape?
Different suburbs within UPINGTON, Northern Cape may have different postal codes. For KAROS specifically, the street postal code is . Visit our UPINGTON postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Northern Cape postal code range?
Northern Cape is served by multiple postal code ranges. KAROS in UPINGTON uses . Browse our Northern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in KAROS, UPINGTON, enter as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for KAROS on online shopping sites?
Use for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in KAROS. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the KAROS 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 KAROS in UPINGTON, Northern Cape is and the PO Box code is 8819.
Note: Postal code information for KAROS is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About KAROS Postal Code — UPINGTON, Northern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of KAROS?
The physical street postal code of KAROS is . This code covers all street-addressed properties in KAROS, UPINGTON, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for KAROS, Northern Cape?
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 KAROS in Northern Cape is . On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter .
3. What postal code does KAROS use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in KAROS, UPINGTON, use the street code . 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 KAROS?
The post code for KAROS is for street addresses in UPINGTON, Northern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in KAROS, the post code is 8819. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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