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Validate UK PostCode

Published in: Regular Expression 

URL: http://reusablecode.blogspot.com/2008/08/isvalidpostcode.html

Checks the validity of the format of a supplied UK postcode. Completely accurate validation is only possible by attempting to deliver mail to the address, and verifying with the recipient. Supports all six common postcode formats, Girobank, Father Christmas, British Forces Post Office, and overseas territories.

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  1. ^([A-PR-UWYZ]([0-9]{1,2}|([A-HK-Y][0-9]|[A-HK-Y][0-9]([0-9]|[ABEHMNPRV-Y]))|[0-9][A-HJKS-UW])\ [0-9][ABD-HJLNP-UW-Z]{2}|(GIR\ 0AA)|(SAN\ TA1)|(BFPO\ (C\/O\ )?[0-9]{1,4})|((ASCN|BBND|[BFS]IQQ|PCRN|STHL|TDCU|TKCA)\ 1ZZ))$

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