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  • Choose from different shipping solutions: online and offline
  • Always a Drop-off point with flexible opening hours close by
  • Follow your parcel with Track & Trace

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Sending within Belgium

Send your parcel worldwide in 4 steps

1.

Prepare your parcel
  1. Place the contents of your parcel in a strong enough box, free of labels and stickers.
  2. Fill the empty spaces with newspaper.
  3. Seal your parcel with tape.

You don't have a strong box? Order one from our eShopor ask for one in your Post Office or Post Point.

2.

Choose a delivery solution

Weigh and measure your parcel. Then choose the shipping solution that suits you best: online or in a sales point.

3.

Hand in your parcel

Attach the shipping label on the top of your parcel. Are you sending it outside the EU? Be sure to attach the correct documents on the outside of the box in a transparent pouch. Then hand in your parcel at a Drop-off point in your neighbourhood.

4.

Follow your parcel

Follow the status of your parcel with Track & Traceor the My bpost app.

The Track & Trace

  • Sending a parcel in Europe
  • Sending a parcel outside Europe
Sending your parcel to one of these countries in Europe?

Sending a parcel to France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Polan, Portugal

Do it yourself: online

Standard

  • Create your shipping label immediately online
  • Delivery to an address or Pick-up Point in France and the Netherlands
  • Up to 30 kg

From

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Don't have a printer? Have your shipping label printed in a Post Office or Post Point

Get assistance and advice: in a sales point

Economy

  • Delivery to an address
  • Up to 2 kg
  • No Track & Trace available

From

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Standard

  • Delivery to an address
  • Up to 30 kg
  • Follow your parcel with Track & Trace

From

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Find a sales point close by

Some areas inside the EU are not part of the EU's fiscal territory.
In this case, you must add the required customs documents like for shipments sent outside the EU.

Calculate the price of your international shipment inside the EU

Weight guide

0 - 50gletter or greeting card
50 - 100g4 sheets of A4 paper
100 - 350g20 sheets of A4 paper, dvd in bubble envelope
350g - 1kgmobile phone, pair of jeans
1kg - 2kgpair of trainers
2kg - 5kgbooks, magazines
5 - 10kglaptop, home printer, speaker
10 - 30kgTV, computer

This weight guide is an estimate. We suggest you check the actual weight of your item where possible.

Find a Drop-off point in your neighbourhood

Find a Drop-off point

Would you prefer to have your parcel picked up at your home? That's possible from {{PriceTB.Enlèvement-à-la-demande-bpack.r2c2}}. Request this online

Follow the status of your parcel

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Postal code is not required

Easily track all your parcels with the My bpost app

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Easily track all your parcels with the My bpost app

Regrettably, we cannot help you without the barcode.

You'll find the barcode in the following places:

  • consignment ticket
  • receipt
  • mailing receipt
  • notice of absence
  • confirmation e-mail
  • communication from the sender

Get more information about where to find your barcode.

Or follow it in the My bpost app

Discover all the functionalities

Packaging tips for problem-free shipping outside the EU

For your parcel:

  • Use a strong box made from corrugated cardboard. If you are sending multiple items at once, wrap them separately and include dividers to prevent damage. Fill the empty spaces in your parcel with newspaper or other shock-absorbing filler material. Make sure that the contents cannot shift. There is still empty space? Choose a smaller box.
  • For fragile items, choose a box with double sides.
  • Use strong tape to seal your parcel in places where it might rip or open up.

For your shipping label:

  • Attach the shipping label to the box firmly and visibly. Make sure that the entire label is legible.
  • Are you using a used box? Check the quality of the box and remove all labels and stickers on the outside. This prevents confusion when we sort your parcel.

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    Purchase your packaging

    Online or in a Post Office or Postal Point in your neighbourhood

    • That way you are sure that your parcel complies with the guidelines
    • You can choose different sizes and gift packages

    Best-selling packaging via eShop

    Perhaps you still have one of these questions

    You can follow your shipment abroad online via Track & Trace or the My bpost app using the barcode number of your shipment. As soon as your parcel crosses the border, another foreign postal service will take care of the delivery.

    If our foreign colleagues provide status notifications, you will be able to follow them in our Track & Trace or the My bpost app. You can always try to follow your shipment via the tracking tool of the foreign postal service.

    If you send goods, they must always be sent as a parcel. The price to send a parcel abroad depends on the weight, size, destination and the options you choose. With bpost you can send parcels of up to 30 kg to more than 220 countries. Make your shipping label online, via the eShop, or go to a Post Office or Post Point.

    Send your parcel with bpost

    Delivery periods for parcels to foreign countries vary per country.

    The delivery periods for Standard shipments (bpack World) are indicative and vary between 2 and 10 workdays. These periods do not take into account the duration of the customs process in the destination country.

    Discover the delivery period for Standard shipments (bpack World)

    You can protect the contents of your parcel sent abroad up to €500 via the ‘With warranty’ mailing option. In case of loss or damage, you will be reimbursed for the value of the contents of your shipment (up to max. €500) + the shipping costs. If the contents only include documents, then you will be reimbursed €15 in case of damage or loss.

    You can select the ‘With warranty’ mailing option when creating a shipping label via the online shipping tool. Or go to a Post Office or Post Point near you and ask the counter clerk to mail your parcel sent abroad with warranty. More information about the calculation of this compensation.

    All questions and answers about sending a parcel abroad

    Sending your parcel to one of these countries outside Europe?
    • Complete the CN23 section / document and attach a copy (customs documents):
      • These fields must be completed on this document:
        • Sender
        • Addressee
        • HS code: Customs worldwide use the uniform HS code (Harmonized System) to identify goods. To find out which code you should use, please consult FPS Finance.
        • Country of origin
        • Shipment details
    • Always include two copies of the invoice or the pro forma invoice.
    • For shipments with a value of more than €1,000 you should also add the Single Administrative Document.

    Sending a parcel to Russia, China,United States,United Kingdom

    Do it yourself: online

    Standard

    • Create your shipping label immediately online
    • Delivery to an address
    • Up to 30 kg

    From

    {{PriceTB.bpack-internationaux-online.r4c6}}

    Don't have a printer? Have your shipping label printed in a Post Office or Post Point

    Get assistance and advice: in a sales point

    Economy

    • Delivery to an address
    • Up to 2 kg
    • No Track & Trace available

    From

    {{PriceTB.bpack-internationaux-offline.r3c5}}

    Standard

    • Delivery to an address
    • Up to 30 kg
    • Follow your parcel with Track & Trace

    From

    {{PriceTB.bpack-internationaux-offline.r4c5}}

    Find a sales point close by

    Calculate the price of your international shipment outside the EU

    Consult all our rates

    Weight guide

    0 - 50gletter or greeting card
    50 - 100g4 sheets of A4 paper
    100 - 350g20 sheets of A4 paper, dvd in bubble envelope
    350g - 1kgmobile phone, pair of jeans
    1kg - 2kgpair of trainers
    2kg - 5kgbooks, magazines
    5 - 10kglaptop, home printer, speaker
    10 - 30kgTV, computer

    This weight guide is an estimate. We suggest you check the actual weight of your item where possible.

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    Which customs documents do I need to send my parcel outside the EU?

    Attach the following completed documents on the outside of your parcel in a transparent pouch:

    • CN23 document
    • 4 copies of the commercial invoice or the pro forma invoice

    Is your shipment worth more than €1000?

    In that case, add a completed Single Administrative Document to your parcel in the transparent pouch.

      customs documents

      Find a Post Point in your neighbourhood

      Find a Post Point

      Would you prefer to have your parcel picked up at your home? That's possible from {{PriceTB.Enlèvement-à-la-demande-bpack.r2c2}}. Request this online at

      Follow the status of your parcel

      Sending a parcel abroad | bpost (10)

      Postal code is not required

      Easily track all your parcels with the My bpost app

      Sending a parcel abroad | bpost (12)

      Easily track all your parcels with the My bpost app

      Regrettably, we cannot help you without the barcode.

      You'll find the barcode in the following places:

      • consignment ticket
      • receipt
      • mailing receipt
      • notice of absence
      • confirmation e-mail
      • communication from the sender

      Get more information about where to find your barcode.

      Or follow it in the My bpost app

      Discover all the functionalities

      Packaging tips for problem-free shipping outside the EU

      For your parcel:

      • Use a strong box made from corrugated cardboard. If you are sending multiple items at once, wrap them separately and include dividers to prevent damage. Fill the empty spaces in your parcel with newspaper or other shock-absorbing filler material. Make sure that the contents cannot shift. There is still empty space? Choose a smaller box.
      • For fragile items, choose a box with double sides.
      • Use strong tape to seal your parcel in places where it might rip or open up.

      For your shipping label:

      • Attach the shipping label to the box firmly and visibly. Make sure that the entire label is legible.
      • Are you using a used box? Check the quality of the box and remove all labels and stickers on the outside. This prevents confusion when we sort your parcel.

      For your customs documents:

      • Attach a CN23 form clearly visible in a transparent pouch on the outside of your parcel.

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        Purchase your packaging

        Online or in a Post Office or Postal Point in your neighbourhood

        • That way you are sure that your parcel complies with the guidelines
        • You can choose different sizes and gift packages

        Best-selling packaging via eShop

        Perhaps you still have one of these questions

        You can follow your shipment abroad online via Track & Trace or the My bpost app using the barcode number of your shipment. As soon as your parcel crosses the border, another foreign postal service will take care of the delivery.

        If our foreign colleagues provide status notifications, you will be able to follow them in our Track & Trace or the My bpost app. You can always try to follow your shipment via the tracking tool of the foreign postal service.

        If you send goods, they must always be sent as a parcel. The price to send a parcel abroad depends on the weight, size, destination and the options you choose. With bpost you can send parcels of up to 30 kg to more than 220 countries. Make your shipping label online, via the eShop, or go to a Post Office or Post Point.

        Send your parcel with bpost

        Delivery periods for parcels to foreign countries vary per country.

        The delivery periods for Standard shipments (bpack World) are indicative and vary between 2 and 10 workdays. These periods do not take into account the duration of the customs process in the destination country.

        Discover the delivery period for Standard shipments (bpack World)

        You can protect the contents of your parcel sent abroad up to €500 via the ‘With warranty’ mailing option. In case of loss or damage, you will be reimbursed for the value of the contents of your shipment (up to max. €500) + the shipping costs. If the contents only include documents, then you will be reimbursed €15 in case of damage or loss.

        You can select the ‘With warranty’ mailing option when creating a shipping label via the online shipping tool. Or go to a Post Office or Post Point near you and ask the counter clerk to mail your parcel sent abroad with warranty. More information about the calculation of this compensation.

        All questions and answers about sending a parcel abroad

        Receiving a parcel from abroad
        Sending a parcel within Belgium
        Returning a parcel

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          FAQs

          How expensive is it to send a package overseas? ›

          What are USPS International Shipping Rates?
          ServiceSpeedCost
          Priority Mail International®6-10 business daysFrom $30.35
          First-Class Mail International®Varies by destinationFrom $15.75
          First-Class Package International Service®Varies by destinationFrom $3.00
          Airmail M-Bags®Varies by destinationFrom $55.00
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          Can I send parcels internationally? ›

          Packing and shipping porcelain or ceramics should not be difficult if you follow these simple guidelines: Secure any delicate items separately with bubble wrap. Put a generous amount of cushioning materials on the bottom of the box. Put each item carefully in the box.

          How do I send something to another country? ›

          1. Step 1: Where, What, & How Much Can You Send? ...
          2. Step 2: Choose an International Shipping Service. ...
          3. Step 3: Prepare Your Box. ...
          4. Step 4: Write the Address. ...
          5. Step 5: Calculate & Apply Postage. ...
          6. Step 6: Create Your Customs Forms & Labels. ...
          7. Step 7: Send Your International Shipment.

          How do I pack a parcel for abroad? ›

          HOW TO PREPARE A PACKAGE
          1. Wrap each item inside the parcel individually. Tip: Bubblewrap and tape protect fragile items when wrapped tightly before placing in an outer box or container. ...
          2. Protect the contents with a strong outer container. ...
          3. Seal the outer container with strong tape.

          What's the cheapest way to ship internationally? ›

          When shipping internationally from the US, there are three principal options: FedEx, UPS, and USPS. USPS is the answer to the question of which international shipping carrier is the cheapest; FedEx provides the fastest shipping time, and UPS has the broadest coverage.

          Is it cheaper to ship internationally with USPS or UPS? ›

          For smaller packages, USPS offer cheaper solutions for international shipping than UPS, but delivery times are considerably longer. If urgency is not an issue, then USPS may be a better option for you. On the other hand, UPS is usually cheaper than USPS for shipping large packages internationally.

          What are you not allowed to mail overseas? ›

          Gasoline. Hemp-based products (including cannabidiol [CBD]) Marijuana (medical or otherwise) Mercury, including both liquid mercury (by itself and in older devices, like thermometers, barometers, and switches) and mercury vapor (found in devices like compact fluorescent bulbs)

          Can USPS send internationally? ›

          USPS® international mail services go to more than 180 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Global Express Guaranteed®, Priority Mail Express International®, and Priority Mail International® services include international tracking and some insurance.

          What is the best way to ship large items internationally? ›

          When it comes to shipping large boxes internationally, FedEx or UPS is likely to be your best option.

          How much does the USPS charge for international shipping? ›

          Priority Mail International Flat Rate Products
          Free Supplies6Shipping Price From*
          Flat Rate Envelope$29.66 Commercial Base $30.90 at Post Office & Online
          Window Flat Rate Envelope$29.66 Commercial Base $30.90 at Post Office & Online
          Small Flat Rate Envelope$29.66 Commercial Base $30.90 at Post Office & Online
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          Why is Parcel Monkey so cheap? ›

          People often ask us how our prices are so low and when they do we're happy to tell them! We've built close working relationships with a variety of courier companies and due to the consistently high volume of shipping services we book with them, we benefit from discounted rates which we pass on to our customers.

          Does Amazon ship internationally? ›

          We ship products internationally with AmazonGlobal. Available product lines, shipping rates, and fees may vary depending on the delivery address for your order.

          What is the best box for international shipping? ›

          The most popular shipping material due to its strength and reliability, corrugated boxes contain multiple layers of paper in tight wave shapes, which creates a thicker, denser option for protecting valuable goods.

          How to wrap a box for international shipping? ›

          Ensure all items are wrapped individually in cushioning materials such as bubble wrap or packing paper, then seal with tape. Place the heaviest items at the bottom of your container to avoid crushing the contents underneath, and try to distribute your belongings evenly.

          How much does USPS charge to ship overseas? ›

          Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Products
          Free Supplies8Shipping Price From
          Flat Rate Envelope$55.49 Commercial Base $59.50 at Post Office & Online
          Legal Flat Rate Envelope$55.49 Commercial Base $59.50 at Post Office & Online
          Padded Flat Rate Envelope$55.49 Commercial Base $59.50 at Post Office & Online

          Why is it so expensive to ship a package internationally? ›

          International shipping rates tend to be higher than domestic shipping. Postal carriers charge more for international shipping because there are many factors involved in delivering international shipments overseas, such as import taxes and duties (customs duties), multi-step logistics, fuel costs, etc.

          Is UPS or FedEx cheaper international? ›

          Is FedEx or UPS cheaper for international shipping? The international shipping rates for FedEx and UPS will vary depending on the size of your package, the destination and the speed of service required, but in general, FedEx tends to be a bit cheaper than UPS for shipping overseas.

          How much does it cost to ship 20 lbs of FedEx? ›

          To sum up
          WeightPrice fromDelivery time
          20 lbs$44.742-4 business days
          21 lbs$46.622-4 business days
          22 lbs$48.542-4 business days
          23 lbs$50.552-4 business days
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