Royal mail postcard to germany
A postcard to Germany!
To send a postcard from the UK to Germany using Royal Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Postage
- The cost of sending a postcard from the UK to Germany is £0.85 (standard post) or £1.15 (tracked post).
- You can purchase a postcard and postage at a Royal Mail post office or online.
Addressing the Postcard
- Make sure to write the recipient's address clearly and legibly on the postcard. The format should be:
- Recipient's name
- Street address
- Postcode
- Town/City
- Country (Germany)
- For example:
- Frau Müller
- Hauptstraße 12
- 10115 Berlin
- Deutschland
Additional Tips
- Make sure to affix the correct postage to the postcard.
- You can use a postcard with a pre-printed stamp or purchase a separate stamp.
- If you're sending a postcard to a specific region in Germany, you may need to use a specific postcode or zip code.
- Royal Mail recommends using a tracked post service if the postcard is valuable or contains sensitive information.
Tracking
- If you want to track your postcard, you can use Royal Mail's tracked post service, which costs £1.15.
- You'll receive a tracking number and can monitor the postcard's progress online.
Delivery Time
- The estimated delivery time for a postcard from the UK to Germany is 3-5 working days.
Language
- While many Germans speak English, it's still a good idea to include a brief message in German, especially if you're sending a postcard to a specific region. You can use a simple phrase like "Hallo, ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag!" (Hello, I wish you a nice day!).
By following these steps, you should be able to send a postcard from the UK to Germany using Royal Mail. Happy sending!