How much to mail a postcard from uk to us
The cost to mail a postcard from the UK to the US depends on the service you choose and the weight of the postcard. Here are the current rates from Royal Mail, the UK's postal service:
Standard Postcard Rate
- Up to 10g (e.g., a standard postcard): £0.76 (approximately $0.98 USD)
- Additional 5g increments: £0.13 (approximately $0.17 USD) each
Airmail Postcard Rate
- Up to 10g (e.g., a standard postcard): £1.15 (approximately $1.50 USD)
- Additional 5g increments: £0.20 (approximately $0.26 USD) each
Special Delivery Postcard Rate
- Up to 10g (e.g., a standard postcard): £4.35 (approximately $5.65 USD)
- Additional 5g increments: £0.65 (approximately $0.85 USD) each
Please note that these rates are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information.
Additionally, you may want to consider the following:
- If you're sending a postcard to a US military address, you'll need to use the Airmail Postcard Rate.
- If you're sending a postcard to a US address that requires a signature upon delivery, you'll need to use the Special Delivery Postcard Rate.
- If you're sending a postcard to a US address that requires tracking, you may want to consider using a tracked service, which will cost more than the standard postcard rate.