Correos tracking
Correos is the Spanish postal operator and the final-mile carrier for most international parcels arriving in Spain, including the large volume of Chinese ecommerce entering through Madrid and Barcelona.
Tracking number format
Two letters + 9 digits + ES, or 13-19 alphanumeric characters
RR123456789ES
Correos Express, the courier arm, uses its own longer numeric references distinct from postal ones.
How long does delivery take?
2-5 days domestically
The Canary Islands are outside the EU customs union, so parcels there clear customs separately and take considerably longer.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- Parcels to the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are treated as exports from mainland Spain and attract local import tax.
Also known as
Correos Express · Correos España
Marketplaces that ship with Correos
If you ordered from one of these, your parcel may well be travelling with Correos even though the seller never said so.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Correos tracking number look like?
- Two letters + 9 digits + ES, or 13-19 alphanumeric characters. Correos Express, the courier arm, uses its own longer numeric references distinct from postal ones.
- How long does Correos take to deliver?
- 2-5 days domestically. The Canary Islands are outside the EU customs union, so parcels there clear customs separately and take considerably longer.
- Why has my Correos tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a Correos parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.