Pin code, also known as postal code, postcode, or zip code, is a system of alphanumeric codes used by postal services around the world. PIN code stands for Postal Index Number code which is used widely in India. In the United Kingdom, the term is postcode, while in the United States, it is called ZIP code. In Canada, the equivalent term is postal code. Other synonyms for pin code include routing number, location code, mail code, post code, urbanization code, and postal zone. These codes are primarily used to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail and parcels by postal services in different parts of the world.