USPS Postage Rates to the United Kingdom (England): Letters, Flats, Packages
Current USPS International Rates (2024)
Rates for mailing from the United States to the United Kingdom (including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). Prices in USD.
| Service | Letter (≤1 oz / 28g) | Postcard | Flat/Large Envelope (≤15.99 oz) | Package (≤4 lbs) |
|---|
| First-Class Mail International | $1.65 | $1.55 | $2.90 | N/A |
| Priority Mail International | N/A | N/A | N/A | $30.95+ |
| Priority Mail Express International | N/A | N/A | N/A | $54.75+ |
| Global Forever Stamp | $1.65 (1 oz letter) | — | — | — |
Key Details
- First-Class Mail International (FCMI): Letters, postcards, flats up to 15.99 oz. **No tracking** (except Registered Mail add-on). Delivery: 7–21 business days.
- Global Forever Stamp: Covers 1 oz letter to any country. Buy once, use anytime — value adjusts.
- Priority Mail International: Tracked, insured (up to $200), 6–10 business days. Flat rate boxes available.
- Priority Mail Express International: Fastest (3–5 days), tracked, insured ($100), money-back guarantee (select destinations).
- Customs forms required: PS Form 2976 (FCMI, <$400 value) or 2976-A (Priority/Express, >$400). Declare contents/value honestly.
- Prohibited: Alcohol, firearms, aerosols, perishables, lithium batteries (loose), counterfeit goods.
Money-Saving Tips
- Use **Global Forever stamps** for letters — simplest.
- For packages >1 lb: **Pirate Ship, Shippo, Etsy, eBay labels** — commercial pricing beats retail.
- Consolidate: One flat/box vs. multiple letters.
- Print postage online — avoid counter lines.
Verify Current Rates
Rates change annually (usually January). Always check usps.com/international/prices or the **USPS Price Calculator** before mailing.
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