Parcelforce Global Express Delivery | Post Office

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Named confirmation on delivery
Full end-to-end tracking
Get a full refund if your parcel’s delayed
Up to £200 compensation for loss or damage
Option to buy extra cover up to £2,500

Preparing to send abroad

Check it's okay to send

Some items can be sent in the post and others have limits

Check if your item’s safe to send
Pack your items well

Make sure your items get where they’re going safely

Read how to pack your parcel
Fill out a customs form

You may need a customs form to send any items outside the UK

Find out more about customs forms

Ready to send?

Make sure you’ve packed and prepared your items in advance. Then pop into your nearest Post Office branch

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Common questions

For Parcelforce Worldwide globalexpress you’ll need to fill in a customs pack even if you’re sending items within the EU.

You can get all the customs forms you need in-branch. Find one near you with our branch finder.
Yes. You’ll need to do this when sending items overseas using any of our international express post services. See our full list of restricted and prohibited items.
Yes. Under Customs Law, the sender is legally responsible for the information on the declaration. So, it’s in your own interest to make sure you completely it accurately and in full. Have questions? Just ask a member of staff in-branch.
Yes, but remember the amount of compensation we’ll pay out differs according to the service you choose.
- Parcelforce Worldwide globalexpress: up to £200
- Parcelforce Worldwide globalpriority: up to £100
For both services, you have the option to buy extra cover up to the value of £2,500.
Yes, they do. It’s important to check the item you’re sending is allowed in the destination country so we’ll pay compensation in the event of loss or damage.