Royal Mail International Standard service

Royal Mail International Standard is an affordable service for everyday international mail sent outside the UK. It aims to deliver to Europe within 3-5 working days and worldwide within 6-7, and includes compensation cover and free returns on undelivered items.

Features

• Aim to deliver to Europe within 3-5 working days.
• Aim to deliver to worldwide destinations outside Europe within 6-7 working days.
• Compensation cover up to £20.
• Free returns for undelivered items.

Sizes and what you can send

Letters

• Maximum weight: 100g
• Maximum dimensions: L 24cm x W 16.5cm x D 0.5cm
• Examples: greetings cards, personal letters and postcards

Large Letters

• Maximum weight: 750g
• Maximum dimensions: L 35.3cm x W 25cm x D 2.5cm
• Examples: magazines, CDs and DVDs

Parcels

• Maximum weight: 2kg
• Maximum dimensions: L 60cm, with length plus width plus depth under 90cm

Tubes and rolls

• Maximum weight: 2kg
• Maximum dimensions: L 90cm; the length plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm

Prohibitions and restrictions

It is your responsibility to check that whatever you are sending is permitted in the post by Royal Mail. Check both Royal Mail prohibitions and restrictions and the rules for your destination country.

How can Mailcoms help?

If you are interested in a franking machine that lets you send mail at a much lower price, please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776. Mailcoms is a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of postal franking machines, serving over 40,000 customers across the UK.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Royal Mail International Standard take?

It aims to deliver to Europe within 3-5 working days and to worldwide destinations within 6-7 working days.

Does International Standard include compensation?

Yes – compensation cover up to £20 and free returns on undelivered items.

What can I send with International Standard?

Letters, large letters and parcels up to 2kg, within Royal Mail’s size limits.