International cargo and parcel services

Your guide to sending cargo overseas

Find the right international service to send your shipment or parcel overseas.

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International Tracked & Signed

Added peace of mind for sending important or valuable items
Max 2000kg
Delivery | ETA From 15-20 days

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 15-20 working days1
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 20-22 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 15-20 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 10000g | Max L 2400cm
e.g. Greetings cards, personal letters and postcards

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

Parcel
Max 2000kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2000kg | 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

International General Cargo

Tracked to delivery point for peace of mind
Max Unlimited
Delivery aim From 15-20 days

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 15-20 working days1
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 20-22 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 15-20 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

Parcel
Max 2000kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2000kg | 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

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

International Tracked Heavier

A secure service for heavier items with added peace of mind
Max 20kg
Delivery aim From 15-20 days

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
  • Delivery aim from 15-20 days

*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
  • Max 20kg | Max L 61cm x 46 * x 46 *
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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


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International Signed

Tracking within the UK, and a signature on delivery
Max 2000kg
Delivery aim From 15-20 days

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 15-20 working days
  • Worldwide delivery aim: 20-22 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

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

Parcel
Max 2000kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2000kg | 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

International Standard

An affordable service for everyday international mail
Max 2000kg
Delivery aim From 15-20 days

Features

  • Europe delivery aim: 15-20 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

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

Parcel
Max 2000kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2000kg | 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

International Economy

For heavier parcels that don't need to arrive in a hurry
Max 2000kg
Delivery aim From 2 weeks

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

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

Parcel
Max 2000kg | Max L 60cm x W * x D *
*L+D+W must be under 90cm

Tubes and Rolls
Max 2000kg | 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

Parcelforce services
For sending items up to 30kg