Digital Stamps

It's a stamp you can buy in the An Post app and write on your mail item. Each digital stamp has twelve different numbers or letters on it to make it unique.

Unlike a normal stamp, a digital stamp can be bought for immediate use in the An Post app. You can then write it on your mail item and post it. We'll notify you when your mail item has been delivered.

Notifications are only available on items Nationally, Notification of delivery in the destination country is not available for Digital Stamp International, only notification of acceptance for posting.

A digital stamp is valid for 6 months (180 days) from the date of purchase.

You can send postcards, letters and large envelopes weighing up to 500g anywhere within the Republic of Ireland and letters/postcards up to 100g in weigh internationally.
Sending of other items, i.e., packets or parcels is not permitted with the Digital Stamp

Please write the twelve letters and numbers on the top right corner of your mail item. You don't need to draw a box.

You can drop your mail into any postbox or post office nationwide.

You can only buy digital stamps in the An Post app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Yes, you can buy up to €200 worth of digital stamps in one transaction on the An Post app. Please note that each digital stamp is valid for 180 days from the date of purchase.

Please contact us.

Please see our sending guide for postcards, letters and large envelopes.

It's likely your mail item will be sent back to the return address, if you included it.

No, but you will get notified when your mail item is delivered.

No, you must use either a digital stamp or normal postage. You cannot use both on one mail item.

No, but you will get notified when your mail item is delivered.

No, you cannot insure mail sent with a digital stamp. It is not suitable for valuable items.

We'll automatically email you after your mail item is delivered. You can also choose to get a push notification from the An Post app or an SMS text to your mobile phone.

Please check the spam folder in your email account. If nothing appears after three working days, please contact us.

We'll refund you the cost of the digital stamp if your mail item is lost or hasn't been delivered within five working days after posting.

You may also receive the lower of the value of the mail item or €25 if you can provide appropriate supporting evidence. This might be a receipt for the cost of the mail item. Please contact us to discuss this further.