Guernsey Post

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Packet Rates
& Formats

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Packet

Is anything larger in size than a Large Letter, so more than 353mm long, or more than 250mm wide, or more than 25mm thick but under 610mm long, 460mm wide or 460mm thick

e.g. trainers, books and clothes

 

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Packet (rolled item)

No longer than 900mm and length plus twice the diameter to not exceed 1040mm)

 

Minimum  Size

The minimum length for any item posted is 90mm, minimum width 140mm and the minimum thickness is 0.25mm.

Europe / International

Our Standard International Packet service is the quick and easy way to send a Packet to an overseas country. Insurance is not available for our Standard International Packet service and the service levels vary from country to country, so if you need a day-definite service, please see FedEx.

Make sure you mark your Packet clearly with the word 'AIRMAIL' on the outside.

 

Quick Tips
  • Please consider the following before posting your items
  • Is your item subject to UK Import VAT?
  • Have you addressed your mail correctly?
  • Size and weight limits
  • Is your item adequately insured?
  • Prohibited items

 

Enhanced Services

Europe / International Dimensions

 

Minimum size

Maximum size

Letter, Large Letter or

Packet

One surface at least 90mm x 140mm

 

Length, width and depth combined - 900mm

The greatest single dimension must not exceed - 600mm

Roll

 

Length plus twice diameter - 170mm

The greatest single dimension must not be less than - 100mm

Length plus twice diameter must not exceed - 1040mm

Length must not be greater than - 900mm

Postcard

90mm x 140mm

120mm x 235mm


Standard Insurance

Your receipt must be retained as proof of posting and represents your acceptance of the terms and conditions of carriage.  It must be provided if you need to make a claim for damage or loss, together with proof of the cost of the item.

Destination

Insured up to

Bailiwick of Guernsey

£39

UK, Jersey & IOM

£53

Europe / International

No insurance, see Airsure or International Signed For  if you need insurance

 

Packet Rates

Bailiwick Rates

Item weight not over

Rate

100g

£0.91

200g

£1.13

300g

£1.35

400g

£1.56

500g

£1.78

750g

£2.32

1000g

£2.86

1250g

£3.41

Each 250g after +£0.54


UK, Jersey & Isle of Man Rates

Item weight not over

Rate

100g

£1.56

200g

£2.02

300g

£2.48

400g

£2.94

500g

£3.40

750g

£4.55

1000g

£5.70

1250g

£6.86

Each 250g thereafter +£1.15

Europe / International Rates

Item weight not over

Europe / International

10g

£1.04

20g

£1.04

40g

£1.21

60g

£1.38

80g

£1.54

100g

£1.71

120g

£1.88

140g

£2.04

160g

£2.21

180g

£2.38

200g

£2.54

220g

£2.71

240g

£2.88

260g

£3.04

280g

£3.21

300g

£3.38

320g

£3.54

340g

£3.71

360g

£3.88

380g

£4.04

400g

£4.21

420g

£4.38

440g

£4.54

460g

£4.71

480g

£4.88

500g

£5.04

Each 20g up to 2000g max

+£0.17


For quick reference download and print out our wall chart.

Underpaid Postage

We reserve the right to raise a surcharge for underpaid post (£1.00 plus twice the underpaid amount). This surcharge will be sought from the addressee upon delivery.

Customs Information

Please be aware that postal packets and parcels with a value exceeding £2,000 or items for temporary importation regardless of the value e.g. repairs or valuations, are subject to HMRC clearance procedures. Therefore the intended recipient should expect to receive a C88A form from Customs, this form must be completed and returned to Customs before the item is released for delivery.




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