Courier Post

• How does it work?
• Step by step
• How much?
• General Service Information
• Glossary of Terms

Important information for sending mail abroad

How does it work?

Simply pick up a Courier Post label at your local Post Office. Attach the label to your large envelope, packet or parcel, pay your postage and we'll do the rest.

Step by step

What does it offer?

• A day-certain, guaranteed, worldwide courier service or your money back*
• Track your item online in certain countries
• Proof of delivery
• Recipient signature available online*
• Insurance cover included up to €350 worldwide (Compensation payable based on declared value of item at time of posting )

*Service availability dependent on destination country.

How do I use it?

• Bring your item, unsealed, to any automated Post Office nationwide for guaranteed day certain delivery.
• Please check your local Post Office for latest time of posting for Courier Post.
• Outside Dublin add one day to international delivery times.
• Major urban areas offer a phone-in collection service (for account customers only).
• Complete the appropriate Customs declaration documentation for international items.

How quickly does Courier Post deliver?

• Northern Ireland and Great Britain - guaranteed next working day delivery. (Outside Dublin add one day).
• Rest of Europe and Rest of World - delivery times provided when you calculate the postage to main cities and towns. You will also find guaranteed delivery times in our Guide to Postal Services (Outside Dublin add one day).**

** The minimum accepted size for Courier Post is A4.

General Service Information

Minimum item size for Courier Post is A4. If your document is smaller, ask for a document pack at your local Post Office.

Please note that a PO Box is an insufficient address for any signature service.

To comply with IATA security regulations all items must be presented unsealed at the counter for inspection.

Service availability is dependent on the destination country.

Standard terms and conditions apply.

Important information for sending mail abroad

Due to a tightening of airline security  it is no longer possible to accept ink or toner cartridges.

Due to temporary additional security measures taken by the United States Homeland Security Agency, mail destined for the United States and weighing more than 450g may be subject to short delays.

Glossary of Terms

Customs declaration
Dimensional weight