Samsung also provides recycling services for electronic waste. The address appears on recycling information as well, though physical drop-off points for recycling are located at separate facilities in Dublin.

Ireland has become a strategic logistics hub for many tech giants due to its favorable corporate tax structure, strong postal infrastructure, and membership in the European Union. For Samsung, consolidating returns at a single Dublin PO Box allows them to:

The (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 15-digit electronic serial number allocated to every mobile device globally. While the physical Dublin address represents Samsung's corporate presence, the IMEI represents your phone's specific digital birth certificate.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to understanding in relation to your IMEI number — a common query for Samsung users involved in repairs, trade-ins, or warranty claims.

No. This is Samsung's official EU postal address and appears on all genuine European-market Samsung smartphones. It is a reassuring sign, not a warning sign.

You might have written the IMEI of a different device (e.g., your new phone instead of the broken one), or the device was previously reported stolen.

If you have recently examined the fine print on the back of a new Samsung Galaxy phone, TV, or home appliance, you may have noticed the address "PO Box 12987, Dublin, IE" printed alongside the device's IMEI and serial numbers. This address serves a precise legal and administrative purpose for Samsung's operations within the European Union.

It is incredibly common to see a string of text reading: "Manufactured in Vietnam, PO Box 12987, Dublin, IE" followed immediately by the IMEI numbers. This frequently triggers alarm bells for consumers who assume their phone might be a counterfeit copy.

On newer models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra , your IMEI and serial number are often printed in very small, faint text on the back glass, just below the Samsung logo and the Dublin address. 2. Using a Dialer Code The fastest way to find it on any working phone: Open your app. Dial *#06# .