DPD Tracking Number

DPD Tracking Number

Couriers

A DPD tracking number (also called a parcel number) is the code you use to look up a parcel’s status on a DPD country site or a multi-carrier tracker. The sender shares it by email/SMS or on the label. In many countries it is a 14-digit number.

DPD Tracking Number package tracking

Related:

DPD DPD Track Package DPD International Tracking

Parcel number vs reference number

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DPD Classic Tracking DPD Express Tracking DPD AWB Tracking
  • Parcel number: usually 14 digits. This is the primary code used for tracking on most DPD country sites.
  • Reference number: an order or invoice code added by the sender. In several countries this is not a tracking code by itself. Some sites let you search by reference with a matching postcode (for example, the UK form).

Related:

DPD Austria Tracking DPD Germany Tracking DPD France Tracking

What does a DPD parcel number look like?

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DPD Hong Kong Tracking DPD Hungary Tracking DPD Ireland Tracking

Most labels show a 14-digit number (numeric only). Older labels or local variants may show a different length, but the country site will state the accepted formats on its tracking page.

Examples (numeric):
05295847519602 05123456789123 01234567891234

Related:

DPD Poland Tracking DPD Portugal Tracking DPD Romania Tracking

Where to find your number

Related:

DPD Russia Tracking DPD United Kingdom Tracking
  • Order email or SMS from the sender or DPD.
  • Shipping label on the parcel.
  • Account order page with the retailer or marketplace.
  • Not-at-home card left by the driver (often shows a reference you can use on local tracking pages; some sites also print the 14-digit parcel number).

How to use it

Track on a DPD country site

  1. Open the local DPD Track & Trace page.
  2. Enter your 14-digit parcel number.
    In some countries you can search by reference + postcode instead.
  3. View the current status and the estimated delivery time.

Track on Ship24

  1. Go to Ship24.
  2. Paste your DPD tracking number in the search bar.
  3. See updates across couriers in one place.

For more information about tracking parcels, status meaning, and other tracking issues, read our DPD tracking page.

Quick checks if the number is not working

  • Remove spaces and confirm all digits. Most parcel numbers are 14 digits.
  • Try again after the first scan. Labels created early may not show events until the parcel reaches a depot.
  • Use the local method: some sites require a reference + postcode search rather than the parcel number alone.
  • Confirm the carrier if a marketplace used a partner for the last mile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is a reference the same as a parcel number?

No. A reference is an order or invoice code from the sender. It helps identify an order. Many DPD sites do not treat it as a tracking code, unless combined with a postcode on a form that supports this.

Can I track without the parcel number?

Check the local site: some forms allow reference + postcode. Otherwise, ask the sender to resend the parcel number or check your order page. Tracking by name alone is not offered.

Where is the number on the card the driver left?

The card often shows a reference for look-up on the local page. Some cards also include the 14-digit parcel number. Enter the code exactly as printed.

Tips

  • Only enter numbers on official DPD pages. If a message asks for payment, confirm the parcel number on the site before paying any charges.
  • Keep the number until delivery is completed, then archive it with your order.