Guernsey Post

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HM Forces Service

    We have special arrangements in place for reaching men and women serving with the British Armed Forces. You can use this service to send post directly to any British Forces Post Office (BFPO) address as well as to any US Army Post Office (APO) address.

    The service is also available for sending post to the dependants and families of serving men and women with the British Armed Forces and to any UK based civilians and family members attached to HM Forces.

    Reduced rates or free postage are applicable to some BFPOs in war zones as declared by the UK Government and at the discretion of Guernsey Post. A maximum compensation level of £36 applies in all cases. For more information, call Customer Services or visit www.bfpo.mod.uk

    • Letters
    • Forces Air Letters (up to 100g) are charged at £0.36.
    • 'Blueys' are available free at our branches but postage must be paid.
    • Large Letters, Packets and Parcels
    • Standard UK postage rates (based on weight) apply to all items to any BFPO anywhere in the world.
    • For more information call Customer Services or visit www.bfpo.mod.uk
    • HM Forces Service size and weight limits
    • Maximum weight for packages posted to all BFPOs with the exception of HM ships, OP Telic and OP Herrick: 30kg
    • Maximum weight limit for items sent to HM ships 
(BFPOs 200-499): 11kg 

     

     

     

    Minimum size

    Maximum size

    Letter, Large Letter or Packet

    One surface at least 90mm x 140mm

    Length, width and depth combined - 900mm

    Roll

     

    Length plus twice diameter - 170mm

    Shortest single dimensions - 100mm

    Length plus twice diameter - 1040mm Length - 900mm

    Postcard

    90mm x 140mm

    120mm x 235mm




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