Rates effective from 6th July 2026
Our Special Delivery Service is the recommended service for sending items of value to the UK, Isle of Man and Jersey. Compensation for item loss or damage included up to £750 (subject to proof of cost). Compensation upgrade available up to £2,500.
Please note: All outgoing mail will be despatched via sea. Please allow an additional 24 hours posting time.
For urgent items to the UK, please see our Special Delivery by Air page here, which is being introduced as a three month trial and its continuation is subject to customer demand.
Service features:
- Guaranteed next working day delivery within the Bailiwick
- Saturday Special Delivery within the Bailiwick is available for an additional £2.85
- Guaranteed two working day** delivery by 1pm to the UK, Monday to Friday (subject to pre-payment of VAT)*
- Proof of posting
- Signature on delivery
- Electronic proof of delivery available to view here
- Priority processing and secure handling throughout the network
* Our Special Delivery guarantee to the UK is subject to the prepayment of Import VAT where applicable (terms and conditions apply). You must also complete a customs declaration form.
** Three working day delivery to Jersey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.
Additional information:
- All items must be handed in at the post office counter and cannot be posted in post boxes or sent to an admail address
- Documents must be clearly marked “DOCUMENTS”
- Last posting times apply for guaranteed delivery services
Special Delivery Rates from 6th July 2026
| Compensation Options up to | ||||
| £750 | £1000 | £2500 | ||
| Letter | 100g | £6.00 | £12.30 | £18.60 |
| Large Letter | 100g | £6.22 | £12.52 | £18.82 |
| 250g | £6.98 | £13.28 | £19.58 | |
| 500g | £7.60 | £13.90 | £20.20 | |
| 750g | £8.17 | £14.47 | £20.77 | |
| Standard Parcel | 250g | £7.33 | £13.63 | £19.93 |
| 500g | £7.96 | £14.26 | £20.56 | |
| 1kg | £9.45 | £15.75 | £22.05 | |
| 1.5kg | £11.76 | £18.06 | £24.36 | |
| 2kg | £12.64 | £18.94 | £25.24 | |
| 5kg | £15.93 | £22.23 | £28.53 | |
| 10kg | £19.12 | £25.42 | £31.72 | |
| 20kg | £23.48 | £29.78 | £36.08 | |
- Saturday guaranteed delivery available for an additional £2.85
For Special Delivery items delivered within the Bailiwick, the approach to delivery confirmation depends on the nature of the item. Where items contain documents, customers will be asked to sign for receipt. For other Special Delivery items, delivery staff will sign on behalf of the customer and where appropriate, leave the item in a safe location at the property. Proof of delivery remains available for customers to view here
| Compensation Options up to | ||||
| £750 | £1000 | £2500 | ||
| Letter | 100g | £9.45 | £17.85 | £26.25 |
| Large Letter | 100g | £9.95 | £18.35 | £26.75 |
| 250g | £11.00 | £19.40 | £27.80 | |
| 500g | £12.50 | £20.90 | £29.30 | |
| 750g | £12.75 | £21.15 | £29.55 | |
| Standard Parcel | 250g | £12.60 | £21.00 | £29.40 |
| 500g | £13.18 | £21.58 | £29.98 | |
| 1kg | £15.30 | £23.70 | £32.10 | |
| 1.5kg | £19.03 | £27.43 | £35.83 | |
| 2kg | £21.13 | £29.53 | £37.93 | |
| 5kg | £33.00 | £41.40 | £49.80 | |
| 10kg | £35.50 | £43.90 | £52.30 | |
| 20kg | £38.00 | £46.40 | £54.80 | |
- Please be aware that items with a value exceeding £900.00^ or items for temporary importation regardless of the value e.g. repairs or valuations, are subject to Border Force clearance procedures.
^Maximum of £900.00 for items where import VAT is prepaid.
| Guernsey Post branches | Latest acceptance time for guaranteed next day despatch |
| Envoy House | 4.30pm |
| Town Post Office | 3.30pm |
| Bridge, St Sampsons, Co-op Grand Marche | 3.00pm |
| Cobo, Food Hall | 4.00pm |
| Forest, Forest Stores | 4.00pm |
| L'Islet, Food Hall | 4.00pm |
| St Martin's, Co-op Fresh Food Stores | 3.00pm |
| St Pierre du Bois Post Office | 4.00pm |
| Alderney, Le Cocq's Store | 10.00am |
| Sark Post Office & Herm | 5:00pm |
Compensation
The terms and conditions of the compensation cover the cost of money, jewellery and other items lost or damaged, up to a maximum of either £750.00, £1,000.00 or £2,500.00, dependent on the compensation level purchased (£900.00 when Import VAT is prepaid). Money and jewellery must be sent in Special Delivery prepaid envelopes.
Guernsey Post are not liable for consequential loss claims, or the market value of any message or information (such as travel or entertainment tickets). The liability in respect of such items is limited to the value of the printed material and administration fee for replacement, not the actual item or its replacement item.
Guernsey Post are not liable for delays incurred to an item as a result of a Force Majeure Event (as defined in our General Terms and Conditons)
Consequential loss
- Guernsey Post is not liable for consequential loss, or claims for the market value of any message or information (such as travel or entertainment tickets)
- Liability for such items is limited to the value of the printed material and administration fee for replacement and not the actual item or its replacement item
To make a claim complete the customer claim form and return it, together with the receipt as proof of posting and proof of the cost of replacing the lost or damaged item, no later than three months from the date of posting. For delays, claims must be made within 10 days of the posting date.
Claims
If Guernsey Post fail to meet the guarantee times for Special Delivery, Guernsey Post will refund the cost of the postage, on receipt of a completed Claim Form, together with the receipt stating guaranteed delivery time, as proof of posting. Claims must be made within three months of the posting date, for loss or damage and within 10 days for delayed items. Please click here for information on claims procedures.
Special Delivery size and weight limits
Maximum Size
| Length: | 24cm |
| Width: | 16.5cm |
| Thickness: | 0.5cm |
Maximum Weight
100g
Examples
- Letters (DL and C5 envelopes)
- Most small birthday cards (excluding cards with badges or 3D effects)
- Some catalogues / brochures
Maximum Size
| Length: | 35.3cm |
| Width: | 25cm |
| Thickness: | 2.5cm |
Maximum Weight
750g
Examples
- A4 letters/documents in C4 envelopes
Maximum Size
Width 46cm
Height 46cm
Length 61cm
Maximum Weight
20kg
Examples
Documents
Mechanical parts
Electrical equipment