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Send a Parcel to Germany

Postage to Germany from £6.89

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Post to Germany

With Parcel2Go it’s easy to find the cheapest postage to Germany without compromising on a quality service. We compare the prices of UK’s best couriers, including Royal Mail, DPD and UPS so you can find the delivery service you need at the best price.

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Ship To Germany With Parcel2Go

Our Services and Postage to Germany

Starting at just £6.89, when you ship to Germany with us your parcel could arrive as soon as the next day, or choose super economy for the most affordable option.

Before You Ship to Germany from the UK

While our couriers are happy to take on the difficult paperwork, we always recommend looking at Germany’s customs requirements to make sure you’re not sending any restricted items that could delay your package. And when you send a parcel to Germany from the UK, it’s a good idea to avoid Germany’s non-working days (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays, to give your parcel the best chance of arriving on time.

For cheap shipping you can rely on, get your quote today!

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Our International Services to Germany

DPD Drop Off Europe
DPD Drop Off EuropeEst Delivery: Fri, 22 Mar

Evri Europe Standard Parcelshop
Evri Europe Standard ParcelshopEst Delivery: Thu, 28 Mar

Evri Europe Standard Collection
Evri Europe Standard CollectionEst Delivery: Thu, 28 Mar

Customs and Posting to Germany After Brexit

Since July 1st 2021, anything you send to Germany from the UK will be subject to EU VAT unless it is a gift up to the value of £38*/€45 (the value for gifts includes the cost of shipping). For example, if you send a book that costs £10 and shipping costs you £7.33, the total value is £17.33 - so you won’t have to pay EU VAT. Find out more about sending gifts to the EU

And if the total value of your shipment to Germany costs more than £39 or you’re sending directly from a marketplace such as Amazon or Ebay, your parcel to Germany will be subject to a VAT rate of 19%.

*GBP rate may fluctuate as conversion rates change

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Our Top Tip

We explain everything you need to know about shipping to a country in the EU in our international shipping hub, where you can also find information on shipping to Germany as a business sender.

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Germany Address Format

Our Top Tip: If you’re not sure how to address a parcel to Germany, it’s good to know that Germany can be strict about address formatting. So make sure you:

  • Put the house number after the street name

  • Put the 5 digit post code before the town name

  • Write ‘GERMANY’ in caps under the address

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Germany Prohibited Items

Different countries have different rules about what you can and cannot ship. Before you post to Germany, it’s important to make sure your parcel doesn’t contain any restricted items.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the cheapest way to send a parcel to Germany?

When you book with Parcel2Go, you can send a parcel to Germany from just £6.89 - and you’ll struggle to find a cheaper price anywhere else! That’s because we negotiate with our couriers on your behalf to get the very best price for our customers.

How long does a parcel to Germany take to arrive from the UK?

If you choose express shipping to Germany, your parcel could arrive within just 1-3 days. But we offer a range of options if you’re in no rush or you’re looking for more affordable postage.

We always recommend reading the fine print because some services will arrive much quicker for a similar price to economy services - for example, Royal Mail International Tracked starts from just £8 and your parcel could arrive in just 3-5 business days.

What can’t I send to Germany?

Some items are prohibited from shipping to Germany include:

  • Batteries

  • Plants and flowers

  • Drugs including prescribed and over the counter medicines

  • Fresh foods (anything that has a limited shelf life)

  • Toy weapons

  • Video games

  • Liquids and creams

  • Aerosols

Here’s a full list of restricted items to Germany (make sure you choose Germany from the first drop down menu). Different couriers handle different prohibited items, so make sure you filter by your courier of choice too.

If you’re still not sure, you can contact HM Revenue and Customers and they can answer your questions on shipping to Germany from the UK.