Remove or Hide Postcode/ZIP Field from WooCommerce Checkout
This code snippet provides multiple methods to remove or hide the Postcode/ZIP field from your WooCommerce checkout page. This is particularly useful for stores operating in countries where postcodes are not commonly used or required.
What does this code do?
The postcode/ZIP field is a standard field in WooCommerce checkout that may not be necessary for all stores, especially in countries like Israel, UAE, or other regions where postal codes are not widely used for delivery purposes.
Four Methods Available:
- Method 1 (Default): Completely removes the postcode field from both billing and shipping sections for all countries.
- Method 2: Keeps the field visible but makes it optional (removes the required validation).
- Method 3: Removes the postcode field only for specific countries that you define.
- Method 4: Hides the field using CSS while keeping it in the form structure.
Benefits of removing the postcode field:
- Simplifies checkout for customers in countries without postal codes
- Reduces form fields and checkout friction
- Prevents confusion for customers who don’t know their postcode
- Improves conversion rates by removing unnecessary fields
Important considerations:
- Some payment gateways may require postcode for fraud checks
- Shipping calculations might be affected if they rely on postcodes
- Tax calculations could be impacted in some regions
⚠️ Important Warnings
⚠️ Create a full backup before implementing this code⚠️ Some shipping methods require postcodes for calculations - test all shipping options after implementation
⚠️ Payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe might need postcodes for address verification
⚠️ If you use tax plugins that calculate based on postcode, they may not work correctly
⚠️ For stores shipping internationally, consider using Method 3 to remove postcodes only for specific countries
⚠️ Test the entire checkout process after implementation, including payment processing
💻 PHP Code
/**
* Remove or hide the postcode/ZIP field from WooCommerce checkout
* Add this code to your theme's functions.php file or use a code snippets plugin
*/
// Method 1: Remove postcode field for all countries
add_filter( 'woocommerce_checkout_fields', function( $fields ) {
// Remove from billing
unset( $fields['billing']['billing_postcode'] );
// Remove from shipping
unset( $fields['shipping']['shipping_postcode'] );
return $fields;
});
// Method 2: Make postcode field optional instead of removing (uncomment to use)
/*
add_filter( 'woocommerce_default_address_fields', function( $fields ) {
$fields['postcode']['required'] = false;
return $fields;
});
*/
// Method 3: Remove postcode for specific countries only (uncomment to use)
/*
add_filter( 'woocommerce_checkout_fields', function( $fields ) {
// Get customer country
$country = WC()->customer->get_billing_country();
// List of countries where you want to remove postcode
$countries_to_remove = array( 'IL', 'AE', 'SA' ); // Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia
if ( in_array( $country, $countries_to_remove ) ) {
unset( $fields['billing']['billing_postcode'] );
unset( $fields['shipping']['shipping_postcode'] );
}
return $fields;
});
*/
// Method 4: Hide with CSS (uncomment to use)
/*
add_action( 'wp_head', function() {
if ( is_checkout() ) {
echo '<style>
#billing_postcode_field,
#shipping_postcode_field {
display: none !important;
}
</style>';
}
});
*/📝 Installation Instructions
1. Choose which method suits your needs (Method 1 is active by default)2. Copy the entire code block
3. Go to WordPress Admin → Appearance → Theme Editor → functions.php
4. Paste the code at the bottom of the file
5. Save the changes
6. Test the checkout page to ensure it works correctly
To use a different method:
- Comment out the current method (add /* before and */ after the code block)
- Uncomment your preferred method (remove /* and */)
- Save and test
For Method 3 (country-specific):
- Modify the $countries_to_remove array with your desired country codes
- Use ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes (e.g., 'US', 'GB', 'IL')
Alternative installation:
- Use a plugin like "Code Snippets" or "WPCode" for safer implementation
- This method doesn't require editing theme files directly
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