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Surface Mail
Surface Mail is the most cost effective Royal Mail service to send non urgent letters, printed papers and small packets overseas – it’s ideal for items that don’t have to arrive in a hurry.
It’s easy and cost-effective to send your post by Surface mail
Overseas Surface Mail offers:
- worldwide delivery – you can use Surface Mail to send letters anywhere in the world outside Europe, or to send printed papers and small packets (up to 2kg) everywhere, including Europe
- prices from just 77p for a letter or postcard
- up to £46 compensation cover
How long does Surface Mail take?
- Western Europe: up to 2 weeks
- Eastern Europe: up to 5 weeks
- North America: up to 6 weeks
- South America, Africa and Asia: up to 8 weeks
- Australasia: up to 12 weeks
How do I send something by Surface Mail?
You can send Surface Mail from over 10,000 Post Office® branches.
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