United Kingdom and Channel Islands

United Kingdom and Channel Islands

Sending mail to the UK and Channel Islands is quick and easy with our range of reliable postal services. Whether you need to send a letter, a parcel, or a tracked delivery, we offer secure and affordable options to suit your needs.


Sending Mail to the United Kingdom (UK) and Channel Islands

Sending mail to the UK and Channel Islands is quick and easy with our range of reliable postal services. Whether you need to send a letter, a parcel, or a tracked delivery, we offer secure and affordable options to suit your needs.

Want to save time? Buy your postage online with Online Postage. Print your labels at home and drop your mail off at a convenient location—or arrange a collection from your doorstep!

For full details, check our Price Guide.

UK and Channel Islands Postal Services

Standard Services

Ideal for everyday post, including letters, large letters, and parcels.

Service

Max Weight

Price

Time Guarantee

Signature on Delivery

Tracking

Compensation

Letter

100g

£1.00

No

No

No

£20

Large Letter

750g

£2.15

No

No

No

£20

Parcel

 

500g

£4.25

No

No

No

£20

2kg

£5.75

10kg

£7.00

20kg

£11.29

Tip: Buy postage in minutes using Online Postage—no need to queue at the Post Office!

Tracked Services

For extra peace of mind, our tracked service offers full tracking from dispatch to delivery.

Service

Max Weight

Price

Time Guarantee

Signature on Delivery

Tracking

Compensation

Tracked

500g

£3.75

No

No

Yes (full)

Up to £150

2kg

£5.75

10kg

£7.75

20kg

£12.50

Best for: Valuable items which aren’t time sensitive!

Get full tracking and peace of mind—buy Tracked Mail quickly and easily via Online Postage.

Special Delivery

For urgent and high-value items, choose Special Delivery.

Service

Max Weight

Price

Time Guarantee

Signature on Delivery

Tracking

Insurance

Special Delivery – Next Day 9am

2kg

£12.15

Yes

Yes

Yes (full)

£2,500

Special Delivery – Next Day 1pm

2kg

£12.15

Yes

Yes

Yes (full)

£2,500

10kg

£16.55

20kg

£20.55

Special Delivery – Two Day by 5.30pm

2kg

£7.50

Yes

Yes

Yes (full)

£750

10kg

£10.00

20kg

£15.00

Best for: When it just can’t wait!

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Parcelforce express48

Need to send a larger or heavier parcel? Parcelforce express48 offers a fast and secure service for the UK.

Service

Max Weight

Price

Time Guarantee

Signature on Delivery

Tracking

Compensation

Parcelforce express48

30kg

£25

Yes

Yes

Yes

Up to £100*

*Up to £2,500 is available for an additional fee. Please ask at a counter or see the guide for more information.

For the Channel Islands you will need to use Parcelforce globalpriority or globalvalue.

For more details, view the Parcelforce Price Guide at the bottom of the page.

Where to Purchase Your Postage

You can purchase postage easily through the following channels:

 

Post Office Counters

Online Postage

Postal Kiosks

Standard Letter

Yes

Yes

Yes

Standard Large Letter

Yes

Yes

Yes

Standard Parcel

Yes

No

No

Tracked

No

Yes

No

Special Delivery – Next Day

Yes – Postal Headquarters only

Yes

No

Special Delivery – Two Day by 5:30pm

Yes

Yes

No

Parcelforce express48

Yes

No

No

Why wait in line? Buy your postage online at iompost.com/OnlinePostage and drop off your mail at a nearby location—or schedule a collection from your home.

Preparing Your Mail

To ensure smooth delivery, follow these simple steps:

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Customs

When sending items containing goods to the Channel Islands, customs regulations apply as they are outside the UK’s VAT area. This means:

What you need to do:

Important: Failure to include the right customs documentation may result in your item being returned or delayed. 

Need More Help?

For more details on prices and service availability check out full Price Guide at the bottom of the page.


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