1st and 2nd Class letter

A traditional letter is always opened, so it’s a secure way of getting your message across. Letters are also inexpensive and suitable for a variety of purposes: personal communication, marketing, communications and invoicing.

Basic Product Information
Destination Countries

Domestic
Delivery Time

1st Class letters are usually delivered on the working day following posting.

2nd Class letters are usually delivered within two working days of posting.
Maximum Weight

2kg
Maximum Dimensions

250mm x 400mm x 30mm

If any of the maximum dimensions is exceeded, the letter can be sent as a Maxi letter or parcel.
Minimum Dimensions

90mm x 130mm
Indications and Codes

The upper part of a 1st Class letter’s address side must bear the marking "1" , write "Priority" or apply a blue Priority label on them.
Sending

1st class letters can be dropped into a blue letterbox or mailed at a postal outlet.

  • In locations with two letterboxes, you should put 2nd Class letters in the yellow box, and 1st Class letters in the blue one.
  • If the location only has one letterbox (yellow), you should put both 1st and 2nd Class letters in that box.

The minimum mailing requrement of 20 items for 2nd Class Letters is no longer valid.

Letterbox locations and collection times
Payment Methods
  • Stamps
  • All-in-one ecvelope
Delivery Terms

Delivery, contract and product terms
Restrictions as to Content

Items containing cash or valuables should always be insured.
Other Specifications

If you want the addressee to pay for the letter on delivery, you can use COD as an additional service. For this, you need a separate address label.

Sending Instructions