Standard Post for reliability and affordability

From postcards to parcels, Standard Post is ideal for sending non-urgent items safely and at an affordable price. We deliver all over Ireland and to more than 200 countries worldwide.

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What it offers

• Reliable national and international delivery service
• Next working day delivery in Ireland
• Prices start at €1.35 for letters and from €2.45 for large A4 envelopes
• Depending on packet size, prices begin from €3.80
• An Post parcel rates start from €9.00
• Standard Post can deliver parcels up to 20kg in weight

How it works

1. Buy your stamps or parcel labels online or at any post office 
2. Attach the relevant postage to your item
3. Complete the appropriate customs documentation for international items
4. Post your item at any post box or post office

What it costs

The cost of Standard Post depends on the size and weight of the item you are posting and its destination. Check our postal rates for details.

Find out if Standard Post is available to your chosen country by using our Calculate the Postage tool which also gives you expected delivery times.

Need packaging to send your items?

Our prepaid packaging options include ROI postage, saving you from calculating shipping costs or buying stamps and labels.

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Quality of service

ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation, regulates the quality of our mail service and sets performance standards. It monitors compliance with the standards and publishes a report on the results of the monitoring exercise at least once a year. The most recent performance statistics are for 2019.

Things to know

How long does standard Standard Post take?

Delivery times vary depending on the destination. Standard Post items are delivered on the next working day in Ireland. International items take three to seven working days.

If you need your mail to get there faster, try our Same Day Delivery or International Courier services.

Can I track my post or parcel?

Tracking is available only on parcels within the Republic of Ireland.

Should I include a return address?

Always include a return address. On the rare occasion we cannot deliver your item we will return it to you without delay.

What items are restricted or prohibited?

Due to a tightening of airline security it is no longer possible to accept ink or toner cartridges. Check the full list of items restricted from the outbound international mail services.

What do I need to know if I’m posting internationally?

When sending packets or parcels to destinations outside the European Union, a completed customs declaration is required and is available from your post office. An Post provides two customs forms:

• The CP72 for parcels or items with a value in excess of €300

• The CN22 for all other items

An Aviation Security Declaration, to ensure compliance with airline security regulations, must be attached to any packet or parcel containing goods sent within the EU, excluding Northern Ireland.

Find out more about our range of international delivery services.

Read the Terms and Conditions

Standard Post rates

Zone 1 - Ireland and Northern Ireland

 

 

International Standard Post rates

Zone 2

 

 

Zone 3

 

Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €3.00
 

Zone 4 

 

Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €10.00

 

Zone 5 

 

Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €15.00

See our full Guide to Postal Rates

See our full Schedule of Charges