Is it free to send parcels to BFPO?

Families and friends in UK and BFPOs can send packets of up to 2kg, free of charge, to service personnel in certain operations and HM Ships.

How does BFPO post work?

BFPO is a mail solution in place to help armed forces military personnel receive mail. Locations used by the military, such as bases or operational hubs, have a unique BFPO number which helps mail couriers deliver mail to the right place and right people when on active-duty.

Where do BFPO parcels go?

BFPO mail/parcels go to either RAF Northolt or Ruislip for onward transit by HM Forces to the destination military bases. Posting with Royal Mail is equivalent to posting in the UK – UK and BFPO prices are the same.

How much is it to post to BFPO?

This service is available for all letter services (air and surface letters, small parcels and printed papers) to the UK, plus to and from BFPO numbered addresses. Prices start from £1.90. The maximum compensation that can be claimed is £50 for loss or damage, where there is evidence of the value of the contents.

What can I put in a BFPO parcel?

What can you send?

1. Small Parcels up to 2kg with our Royal Mail services.
2. Small parcels not exceeding length 45cm, width 35cm and depth 16cm.
3. Larger items can be sent with Parcelforce Worldwide. Dependant on the BFPO number/location these can be up to 30kg.

Can BFPO track parcels?

The dedicated BFPO service desk will assist customers and provide up-to-date tracking information when required. Customers can still track items sent by signed for or special delivery in the usual way using carriers’ websites.

What is the weight limit for BFPO parcels?

Size and weight Maximum weight of 30kg, except HM Ships (BFPO 200 – 499) where the maximum weight is 11kg, all operations are restricted to 2kg. BFPO 5000 – 6000 is limited to 10kg. There are two parcel size limits as follows: Standard: maximum length is 1.05m and maximum length and girth combined is 2m.

What is cheapest way to send a parcel?

If you’re sending an item yourself and, having checked the options, have found that Royal Mail is the cheapest – or not far off it – the good news is that Royal Mail is offering to waive its usual fee of 72p per parcel (or 60p per prepaid return parcel) and collect up to five parcels a day for free until Sunday 30 May.

What is the best way to send a parcel to UK?

1. USPS. USPS is a great option for UK shipping due to its flat rate shipping so you can easily forecast shipping costs.
2. UPS. UPS is a great option for shipping to the UK because of its worldwide logistics network.
3. FedEx. FedEx is another option for shipping to the UK.
4. DHL.

Is the British forces post office accepting mail?

Follow our short guide to find out how to send mail with the British Forces Post Office (BFPO). BFPO Customers are reminded that from 4 May 2021, BFPO will no longer be accepting mail items intended for export to overseas BFPO locations, which do not comply with current International Mail Import/Export Regulations.

Do you have to go to the post office to post to a BFPO?

Customers posting items under the The MOD enduring families free mail service must ensure that these items are physically handed over to a counter clerk at a UK Post Office or BFPO overseas. NB: This service is one-way only from the UK/BFPOs to Operational BFPOs or HM ships in support.

Do you need customs declaration for BFPO parcels?

Family and friends of UK defence personnel and their dependants serving overseas, who post private mail items via UK Post Office Counters should note, that you should always be required to complete a customs declaration for private parcels destined for BFPO addresses overseas.

Where can I get a parcel delivered from the post office?

Parcels over 2kg and up to 30kg leaving the EU are delivered by Parcelforce. You must include a form PFU 509/CP72 with these, which can be obtained from your local Post Office. Business Commercial customers will be supplied with relevant documentation.