Standard Post for affordable delivery
From postcards to parcels, Standard Post is ideal for sending non-urgent items safely and at an affordable price. We deliver all over Ireland and to more than 200 countries worldwide.
What it offers
- Reliable national and international delivery service
- Delivery in Ireland next working day
- Prices start at €1.40 for letters and from €2.95 for large A4 envelopes
- Depending on packet size, prices begin from €4.00
- An Post parcel rates start from €9.00
- Standard Post can deliver parcels up to 20kg in weight
How it works
- Bring your item to any post office
- Attach the relevant postage to your letter/postcard, large envelope, packet or parcel
- Get a Parcel Post label for items weighing more than 2kg
- Complete the appropriate customs documentation for international items
- Post your item at any post box or post office
What it costs
The cost of Standard Post depends on the size and weight of the item you are posting and its destination.
Find out if Standard Post is available to your chosen country by using our Calculate the Postage tool which also gives you expected delivery times.
Learn more about the reduced rates we offer for sending books abroad.
Quality of service
ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation, regulates the quality of our mail service and sets performance standards. It monitors compliance with the standards and publishes a report on the results of the monitoring exercise at least once a year. The most recent performance statistics are for 2017.
Things to know
Read the Terms and Conditions
Standard Post rates
Zone 1 - Ireland and Northern Ireland
Weight not over | Letter/Postcard | Large Envelope | Packet | Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100g | €1.40 | €2.95 | €4.00 | €9.00 |
250g | €2.95 | €5.10 | €9.00 | |
500g | €2.95 | €6.60 | €9.00 | |
2kg | €9.00 | €9.00 | ||
5kg | €11.00 | |||
| 15kg | €13.00 | |||
| 20kg | €16.00 |
International Standard Post rates
Zone 2
Weight Not Over | Letter/Postcard | Large Envelope | Packet | Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100g | €2.20 | €4.00 | €7.50 | €21.00 |
250g | €5.50 | €8.50 | €21.00 | |
500g | €7.00 | €9.50 | €21.00 | |
1kg | €12.50 | €21.00 | ||
1.5kg | €15.00 | €21.00 | ||
2kg | €15.00 | €21.00 | ||
5kg | €23.00 | |||
| 20kg | €30.00 |
Zone 3
Weight Not Over | Letter / Postcard | Large Envelope | Packet | Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100g | €2.20 | €4.00 | €8.00 | €30.00 |
250g | €5.50 | €9.00 | €30.00 | |
500g | €7.00 | €11.00 | €30.00 | |
1kg | €14.50 | €30.00 | ||
1.5kg | €17.50 | €30.00 | ||
2kg | €17.50 | €30.00 | ||
2.5kg | €45.00 | |||
3kg | €45.00 | |||
3.5kg | €45.00 | |||
4kg | €45.00 | |||
4.5kg | €45.00 | |||
5kg | €45.00 | |||
| 10kg | €60.00 |
Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €3.00
Zone 4
Weight Not Over | Letter/Postcard | Large Envelope | Packet | Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100g | €2.20 | €6.00 | €12.00 | €36.00 |
250g | €9.00 | €13.00 | €36.00 | |
500g | €11.00 | €16.00 | €36.00 | |
1kg | €22.00 | €40.00 | ||
1.5kg | €27.00 | €44.00 | ||
2kg | €33.00 | €48.00 | ||
2.5kg | €52.00 | |||
3kg | €56.00 | |||
3.5kg | €60.00 | |||
4kg | €64.00 | |||
4.5kg | €68.00 | |||
5kg | €72.00 |
Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €10.00
Zone 5
Weight Not Over | Letter/Postcard | Large Envelope | Packet | Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100g | €2.20 | €7.50 | €13.50 | €36.00 |
250g | €11.00 | €18.00 | €36.00 | |
500g | €15.00 | €22.50 | €36.00 | |
1kg | €27.00 | €41.00 | ||
1.5kg | €36.00 | €49.00 | ||
2kg | €45.00 | €57.00 | ||
2.5kg | €65.00 | |||
3kg | €73.00 | |||
3.5kg | €81.00 | |||
4kg | €89.00 | |||
4.5kg | €97.00 | |||
5kg | €105.00 |
Each additional 1kg (max 20kg) €15.00
