International letter and parcel services

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International Tracked & Signed

Added peace of mind for sending important or valuable items
Max 2kg
Delivery aim From 3-4 days
From£7.40

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 3-5 working days1
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 5-7 working days
  • Fully tracked to delivery point
  • Signature on delivery*
  • Online delivery confirmation
  • Free returns for undelivered items
  • Compensation cover up to £50

 

*A signature is taken on delivery however we don’t provide a copy of the signature to you as part of the service and it’s not available to view online.
 

Options

  • Additional compensation cover up to £250

 

1 Delivery aim to Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Austria and Luxembourg is 3-4 working days

International Tracked & Signed cannot be sent to PO Boxes or Pack Stations, because a signature cannot be captured. This restriction does not apply when items are sent to Africa or the Middle East

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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 7.40
Online from £ 7.40

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 8.75
Online from £ 8.75

Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm
Branch from £ 12.50
Online from £ 9.55

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2kg | Max L 90cm x W * x D *
The length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm
Branch from £ 12.50
Online from £ 9.55

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International Tracked

Tracked to delivery point for peace of mind
Max 2kg
Delivery aim From 3-4 days
From£7.20

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 3-5 working days1
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 5-7 working days
  • Fully tracked to delivery point
  • Online delivery confirmation
  • Free returns for undelivered items
  • Compensation cover up to £50

Options

  • Additional compensation cover up to £250

 

1 Delivery aim to Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Austria and Luxembourg is 3-4 working days

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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 7.20
Online from £ 7.20

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2kg | Max L 90cm x W * x D *
The length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm
Branch from £ 10.95
Online from £ 8.00

Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm
Branch from £ 10.95
Online from £ 8.25

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 8.65
Online from £ 8.65

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International Tracked Heavier

A secure service for heavier items with added peace of mind
Max 20kg
Delivery aim From 3-5 days
From£14.00

Features

  • Track your package every step of the way
  • Proof of delivery included
  • Free tracked returns for undelivered items
  • Compensation cover up to £50
  • Available in medium parcel dimensions

 

*A signature is taken on delivery however we don’t provide a copy of the signature to you as part of the service and it’s not available to view online.

Options

  • Additional compensation up to £250
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Medium Parcel
Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm

E.g. Gifts, shoes, heavy or bulky items

Online from £ 14.00

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This service is only available to purchase online for collection or drop off to Post Office Limited currently

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International Signed

Tracking within the UK, and a signature on delivery
Max 2kg
Delivery aim From 3-5 days
From£7.40

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 3-5 working days
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 5-7 working days
  • Signature on delivery*
  • Items tracked until they leave the UK
  • Free returns for undelivered items
  • Compensation cover up to £50

 

*A signature is taken on delivery however we don’t provide a copy of the signature to you as part of the service and it’s not available to view online.
 

Options

  • Additional compensation cover up to £250

 

International Signed cannot be sent to PO Boxes or Pack Stations, because a signature cannot be captured. This restriction does not apply when items are sent to Africa or the Middle East

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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Online from £ 7.40

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 8.75
Online from £ 8.75

Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm
Branch from £ 12.50
Online from £ 9.55

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2kg | Max L 90cm x W * x D *
The length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm
Branch from £ 12.50
Online from £ 9.55

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International Standard

An affordable service for everyday international mail
Max 2kg
Delivery aim From 3-5 days
From£2.20

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 3-5 working days
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 6-7 working days
  • Compensation cover up to £20 included
  • Free returns for undelivered items
     
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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 2.20
Online from £ 2.20

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 3.25
Online from £ 3.25

Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm
Branch from £ 7.55
Online from £ 5.15

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2kg | Max L 90cm x W * x D *
The length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm
Branch from £ 7.55
Online from £ 5.15

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International Economy

For heavier parcels that don't need to arrive in a hurry
Max 2kg
Delivery aim From 2 weeks
From£2.00

Features

  • Compensation cover up to £20 included
  • Free returns for undelivered items
  • Buy online and print the label at home, or go to a Post Office®

Delivery aims

  • Western Europe in up to 2 weeks
  • Eastern Europe in up to 5 weeks
  • North America in up to 6 weeks
  • South America, Africa and Asia in up to 8 weeks
  • Australia in up to 12 weeks
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Letter
Max 100g | Max L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards
Branch from £ 2.00
Online from £ 2.00

Large Letter
Max 750g | Max L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
E.g. Magazines, CDs and DVDs
Branch from £ 3.20
Online from £ 3.20

Parcel
Max 2kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm
Branch from £ 6.75
Online from £ 6.75

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2kg | Max L 90cm x W * x D *
The length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm
Branch from £ 6.75
Online from £ 6.75

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