Royal Mail International Economy service

Royal Mail International Economy is a lower-cost service for sending heavier parcels outside the UK that do not need to arrive quickly. It includes compensation cover and free returns on undelivered items, with delivery aims from around two weeks to Western Europe.

To use this service you can purchase postage online, print the label yourself, and drop your item at the Post Office or a Royal Mail customer service point.

Features

• Compensation cover up to £20.
• Free returns for undelivered items.
• Purchase online or at the local Post Office.
• Aim to deliver to Western Europe within 2 weeks.
• Aim to deliver to Eastern Europe within 5 weeks.
• Aim to deliver to North America within 6 weeks.
• Aim to deliver to South America, Africa and Asia within 8 weeks.
• Aim to deliver to Australia within 12 weeks.

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

What is Royal Mail International Economy best for?

Heavier, non-urgent parcels sent to international destinations outside the UK.

How long does International Economy take?

Delivery aims range from about two weeks to Western Europe up to around twelve weeks to Australia.

Does International Economy include compensation?

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