Data Payload
The IM barcode carries a data payload of 31 digits representing the following elements:
| Index of first digit | Length | Name |
| 1 | 2 | Barcode identifier |
| 3 | 3 | Service type identifier |
| 6 | 6 or 9 | Mailer ID |
| 12 or 15 | 9 or 6 | Sequence number |
| 21 | 11 | Delivery point ZIP code |
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