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Why choose this service?

Features

  • Worldwide delivery to 38 countries

  • Aims to deliver in 4-13 working days

  • Simple customs clearance options

  • Live tracking on the DPD website for all destinations – 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. If your country isn’t listed, please visit a participating Post Office branch for more information

  • USA
  • France
  • Germany
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Austria
  • Spain
  • Belgium

Prices and specifications for USA

A budget-friendly way to send items to the USA. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £11.90

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 budget-friendly way to send items to France. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £8.31

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 budget-friendly way to send items to Germany. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £8.56

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 Australia

A budget-friendly way to send items to Australia. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £17.77

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 Canada

A budget-friendly way to send items to Canada. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £16.05

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 budget-friendly way to send items to the Netherlands. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £9.16

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 budget-friendly way to send items to Italy. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £11.00

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 budget-friendly way to send items to Austria. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £9.11

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 budget-friendly way to send items to Spain. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £9.44

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 Belgium

A budget-friendly way to send items to Belgium. Estimated delivery time 4-13 days. Includes tracking and item cover up to £50. Costs given here are starting prices for the weight ranges shown.

Maximum dimensions:

61 x 46 x 46cm

Weight up to and including Prices start from
100g-2kg £9.85

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

a box labelled height width and length

How to measure your parcel
 

Make sure you measure your item in centimetres

  • Measure the height, width and length of your parcel
  • The maximum size allowed is 61 x 46 x 46cm
  • Ensure all sides fit within these dimensions before sending

Things to know before you send

Find your local Post Office branch

Ready to send? Find services that suit you in branches nearby with our branch finder

Common questions

  • You can buy DPD Direct Lite postage to 38 countries in selected Post Office branches. Delivery times vary by country.

  • DPD aims to deliver items sent using the Direct Lite service within 4-13 working days, depending on the destination.

  • No. While DPD Direct Lite aims to deliver items in 4-13 working days, depending on the destination, these delivery times aren’t guaranteed.

  • Yes, the weight limit is 2kg for items sent with the DPD Direct Lite service.

  • 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