Ever had a courier guy call you three times asking, “Bhaiya, kaha se au? Landmark batao…?” Or had an important package or your lunch take a tour of the whole city before finally showing up at your door? Then you already know the frustration of the current addressing system.
Our addresses are often a mix of landmarks, nicknames, and local knowledge. You end up explaining your location using ten different landmarks (“It’s the blue gate after the big tree, next to Mithai ki dukan…”) to anyone visiting you.
Now imagine replacing all that guesswork with a single, precise code which stays the same no matter who is reading it, in any part of India.
That’s what DigiPIN is; a small code with a big mission to make every spot in India just as easy to find as clicking a location pin.
What is DigiPIN?
DigiPIN is short for Digital Postal Index Number. It is a 10-character alphanumeric code that pinpoints a location as small as 4 meters x 4 meters anywhere in India. (As small as a size of a room!)
Think of it as a very accurate, digital version of your PIN code. But instead of covering an entire neighbourhood, it’s specific enough to guide someone to your exact doorway.
If you’re wondering who developed DigiPIN, it has been developed by India Post in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre.
It’s a safe, official, nationwide initiative.
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What are DigiPIN codes based on?
DigiPIN codes are based on geo-coordinates with the same latitude and longitude system used by GPS.
India is divided into tiny 4m x 4m grids, and each square has a unique 10-character alphanumeric code.
That means even two houses on the same street will have different DigiPINs. (No more confusion!)
Where can DigiPIN be used?
Pretty much anywhere precision matters:
- E-commerce deliveries: No more packages going to the house next to you.
- Banking & loan approvals: Field officers can find nearest branch to customer address.
- Logistics & fleet management: Route planning becomes faster and more fuel-efficient.
- Emergency services: Ambulances and disaster relief teams can reach the exact spot, even in remote villages.
- Travel & navigation: Perfect for trekking trails, farmhouses, and rural tourism spots.
- Property mapping: Every plot, building, or shop can have its own code.
Can DigiPIN be used offline?
Yes! Once generated, a DigiPIN can be read or decoded without the internet.
That’s huge for rural India, where network coverage can be patchy, but location accuracy is still critical.
Why is DigiPIN required?
Because the 6-digit PIN code we’ve used since 1972 was never designed for modern India.
One PIN can cover up to 170 sq km which might be fine for sorting mail, but not for guiding a delivery person to your front gate.
DigiPIN solves problems like:
- Incomplete or ambiguous addresses (just “near the bus stand” won’t cut it).
- Failed deliveries and missed services due to wrong location.
- No standardization for online forms, apps, or KYC processes.
Will DigiPIN replace the PIN code?
Not right away. For now, it works alongside your regular address (like a location upgrade).
But as more businesses, government services, and everyday users adopt it, DigiPIN could become the default.
You can even find the distance between 2 locations using Pin2Point tool with DigiPIN!
If you’re thinking ‘When DigiPIN will start in India?’, nationwide adoption might happen in phases over the next few years. However, the rollout has already started in pilot projects, with logistics companies, banks, and government agencies leading the way.
Exciting isn’t it?
Will DigiPIN affect privacy? Is DigiPIN safe or not?
DigiPIN is location-only. It doesn’t store your name, phone number, or personal details.
Sharing a DigiPIN is as safe as sharing a Google Maps location, but cleaner, shorter, and easier to remember.
You can safely find the DigiPIN of your address from Pin2Point in a few seconds!
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Does it store my personal details?
No, DigiPIN is location-only. It stores no personal data, so it can’t be sold to third parties.
It’s like giving someone a map point without giving them your name, phone number, or email.
Is DigiPIN accurate?
Because each DigiPIN represents a 4m x 4m square, the accuracy is within a few meters. Enough to guide someone to the right door, not just the right street.
When the address entered is correct, the DigiPIN generated is also correct, errors happen only if the source address is incomplete or inaccurate.
What is Pin2Point?
Pin2Point is a tool that turns any address into a unique DigiPIN through bulk upload or API. It helps businesses instantly calculate distances, spot high-risk zones, reduce untraceable addresses, and streamline deliveries and collections. By highlighting areas with frequent returns, it makes operations faster, smarter, and more efficient.
While DigiPIN is the code, Pin2Point helps you use it for real-world applications especially in the lending industry.
With Pin2Point, you can:
- Convert addresses to DigiPIN and vice versa
- Upload bulk address lists and get DigiPINs instantly
- Calculate nearest branch from a customer address
- Map and analyze locations for smarter planning
Picture this:
- Asset quality is improved by avoiding vulnerable zones
- Easily checking whether a customer’s location is in/out of your geo-limit
- Identifying nearest branch or distance to customer in seconds
- Quicker decision-making for approvals or logistics
That’s the future Pin2Point is building, so you don’t just have the DigiPINs… you have the tools to put it to work.
Do all this and more, quickly, safely, and before your competitors!