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Why choose this service?

Features

  • Delivery to Ireland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland

  • Aims to deliver in 3-5 working days

  • Live tracking on the DPD website – plus email updates for recipients

Cover for loss or damage

  • Items covered for loss and damage up to £50 as standard

  • Add optional extra cover up to £1,000 in value

Where would you like to send your parcel?

Choose a country to check posting costs

  • Ireland
  • Austria
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Other

Prices and specifications for Ireland

A fast, affordable way to send items to Ireland. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £13.37
3.01-30kg £14.85

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Austria

A fast, affordable way to send items to Austria. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £19.87
3.01-30kg £27.44

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for France

A fast, affordable way to send items to France. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £16.27
3.01-30kg £20.42

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Germany

A fast, affordable way to send items to Germany. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £13.84
3.01-30kg £17.97

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Italy

A fast, affordable way to send items to Italy. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £21.00
3.01-30kg £25.47

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Netherlands

A fast, affordable way to send items to the Netherlands. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking updates and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £12.22
3.01-30kg £14.74

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Spain

A fast, affordable way to send items to Spain. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £17.24
3.01-30kg £21.68

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Prices and specifications for Switzerland

A fast, affordable way to send items to Switzerland. Estimated delivery time 3-5 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

Max. length 60cm. The item’s combined dimensions can’t be more than 90cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-3kg £19.51
3.01-30kg £25.93

The first £50 of item value is covered free. You can buy more cover up to the value of £1,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Prices are for DPD services bought in branch, not online. Prices are zero rated for VAT

Pricing and specifications for other countries

DPD Classic is only available for the countries listed. If you’re sending to another country, please choose another DPD service:

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How to measure your parcel
 

Make sure you measure your item in centimetres

  • The maximum length allowed is 60cm
  • The maximum combined width and height can’t be more than 90cm
  • Ensure all sides fit within these dimensions before sending

Things to know before you send

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Common questions

  • You can buy DPD Classic postage to the Republic of Ireland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland in selected Post Office branches. DPD aims to deliver in 3-5 working days but this can vary by country.

  • DPD aims to deliver items sent using the Classic service within 3-5 working days, depending on the destination. These delivery windows are not guaranteed.

  • No. While DPD Classic aims to deliver items in 3-5 working days, depending on the destination, these delivery times aren’t guaranteed.

  • Yes, the weight limit for DPD Classic is 30kg.

  • A signature or photograph on delivery is not available with this service. However, you can track your parcel end to end.

  • There’s no cover as standard or the option to add it for restricted items sent via this service.

Need some help?

Posting with DPD help and support

Find more answers to common questions about sending with DPD in branch

Visit our sending with DPD support page