On Friday 13th October at 11:23 AM Paul Oldham wrote: >> We have today tried to order your ADSL connection with our >> supplier however the BT system displays a different postcode >> on record from the postcode matching the telephone number >> that you have supplied: 01223861045. >> >> You have provided us with: CB24 6AB, but BT have CB4 6AB >> >> Unfortunately we are unable to process your order any further >> due to this discrepancy. > > Sigh. Indeed - and sadly all too predictable despite bland assurances from Royal Mail. I suspect the best algorithm for now will be to ignore their advice to use the new codes immediately, and instead stick with the old postcodes for a few months, until folk such as BT get around to updating their databases. Of course that still leaves the grief of updating your address in a few months time... Don't forget that according to their chairman, Royal Mail don't view household recipients as customers. Royal Mail want to make their profits from big businesses who pay to send things, so any changes are unlikely to be driven by consideration for recipients. John//