Choose a suitable postcard
Check the format, dimensions and weight below. Our stamps are not for envelopes or packages.
USING YOUR STAMPS
A few simple steps.
A postcard on its way.
Universal Mail stamps are for international postcards only.
Royal Mail post boxes only.
Postcards bearing Universal Mail stamps must be posted in Royal Mail post boxes. They cannot be handed in at Post Office counters.
Write the overseas address
Write the destination clearly, including the destination country. These stamps are not for destinations in the UK or the Channel Islands.
Post in a Royal Mail post box
Use a Royal Mail post box, rather than handing the postcard over at a Post Office counter.
POSTCARD REQUIREMENTS
Check the format.
Postcards need to be suitable for machine processing. Check these limits before posting.
140 × 90 mm minimum
240 × 165 mm maximum.
10 g maximum
Including the complete postcard.
0.25–5 mm
The postcard must be able to bend into an ‘S’ shape.
Rectangular or square
Straight sides and 90° corners. Landscape orientation; the vertical edge must not exceed the horizontal edge.
AVOID COMMON PROBLEMS
Before you post.
- Use an international destination, written clearly.
- Use a postcard, rather than an envelope or a package.
- Stay within the size, weight and thickness limits.
- Post in a Royal Mail post box only.
If you are unsure about using a stamp or a particular postcard format, contact our team before posting.
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