Local, UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands
Simply choose the type of postage you want, the destination and then add the tracking or enhanced compensation you need.
You get a 2% discount when purchasing postage online!
Select the format, weight and destination from the table below.
Note: Items containing goods can only be sent as Parcel and Large Parcel mail to international destinations. You can only use Letter and Large Letter mail to international destinations for mail containing documents. Goods being sent to the UK can use any mail format, as long as the correct customs label is completed and attached.
| Mail Format | Weight | Local | UK, IOM & other CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | 100g | £0.60 | £0.98 |
| Large Letter | 100g | £0.98 | £1.65 |
| 250g | £1.60 | £2.75 | |
| 500g | £2.41 | £3.91 | |
| 750g | £3.16 | £4.84 | |
| Parcel | 250g | £1.84 | £4.29 |
| 500g | £2.38 | £6.73 | |
| 1kg | £4.11 | £9.37 | |
| 1.5kg | £5.85 | £12.01 | |
| 2kg | £7.60 | £14.32 | |
| Large Parcel | 5kg | £11.22 | £22.88 |
| 10kg | £11.55 | £24.20 | |
| 20kg | £11.99 | £26.62 | |
| 30kg | £12.43 | £29.04 |
Letter and Parcel Specifications
Some things need extra special treatment when sending, an important document perhaps or valuable goods. Choose Signed-for to gain assurance that someone has accepted the delivery, or choose Tracked & Signed to monitor the item on its journey. Alternatively, choose Courier to add extra special handling and monitoring provided by our global delivery partner FedEx.
| Premium Service | Local | UK, IoM and other Ci | Europe | Rest of World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signed For | n/a | £2.95 | £3.95 | £4.95 |
| Tracked & Signed | £1.95 | £6.95 | £7.95 | £8.95 |
| Courier | £7.00 | £20.00 | £42.00 | £48.00 |
Not all Premium Service options are available to all destinations. For more information see our Signed For or Tracked & Signed services.
If an item is lost or damaged:
- Signed For service includes £30 compensation
- Tracked and Signed service includes £100 compensation (*note there is a £3.50 charge for £100 compensation on Large parcels)
Choose to enhance this compensation level by selecting one of the options below.
| Cover (up to) | £100 | £500 | £1,000 | £2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signed For | £3.50 | £8.50 | N/A | N/A |
| Tracked & Signed | Included* | £8.50 | £13.50 | £25.00 |
| Courier | Included | Included | £13.50 | £25.00 |
Gift definition
A gift is defined as an item
- Sent between two private people,
- It is of an occasional nature, such as a birthday or Christmas gift
- where no monetary consideration has been made.
Packages containing more than one gift
When a package contains gifts that are clearly intended for several people, for example, members of the same family, the £39.00 VAT relief applies to each individual person provided the gifts are:
- Individually wrapped
- Specifically addressed to each individual
- Declared separately on the customs declaration form,
for example. Its Christmas and you are sending a box of gifts to the UK.
The box contains 3 items.
- 1 Teddy bear worth £5.00
- 1 box of chocolate worth £3.00
- 1 garment worth £50
Each item must be listed individually on your customs form.
Customs declaration forms
When you send an item that requires customs in formation, our system will automatically create a customs label for you.
Paying VAT
VAT must be paid on most items sent from Jersey to the UK. Any gifts you are sending that exceed a retail value of £39.00 will need to have VAT paid on them.
It is recommended to prepay VAT at the time of sending to minimise transit times and ensure quick customs clearance.
In addition, Royal Mail may add a handling fee for non-prepaid VAT items, which the recipient may be asked to pay on receipt of the item.
Return address
It is essential that you include a return address on the outside of the packaging.
Please see cut off times below for same day despatch of mail items:
|
Collection locations |
Normal boat collection times |
Early boat collection times* |
|
Business customers |
15:00 – 17:00 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
|
Postboxes |
10:00 |
10:00 |
|
Sub post offices |
16:00 |
15:00 |
|
Broad Street |
17:00 |
15:00 |
|
Rue des Pres |
18:00 |
16:00 |
*Please note that there will be a handful of occasions throughout the year, due to earlier tide times, when we must bring our post office cut off times forward to ensure same day despatch on the ferry service. On these occasions we will provide notice on our service updates page.
There are two daily ferry services carrying mail in and out of the Island. Inbound mail arrives into the Island each evening on the ferry service. Outbound mail goes on the ferry service to the UK which departs in the evening and arrives in the UK the following morning. There will be five outbound (JSY to UK) and six inbound (UK to JSY) services per week (Mon-Sat).
What can I send?
Did you know some common items such as nail varnish and batteries are considered dangerous and restricted from the postal network? Find out what is safe to send.
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How to address your mail
View our guidelines and addressing standards to ensure hassle free delivery of your mail.
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Need your item delivered quickly?
Express delivery is a premium option that can be added to any item to ensure a speedy delivery.
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