Postage rates for 2021 published
The postage stamp price for letters in the Netherlands will increase by 5.5% from €0.91 to €0.96. This increase, along with the other rate changes, falls within the margin set by ACM. PostNL will continue the moderate rate policy of recent years in 2021.
Postage rates 2021
Starting 1 January 2021, PostNL will increase the rates for sending letters within the Netherlands and from the Netherlands abroad. For franked mail, the rate will change from €0.85 to €0.90. The basic rate for letters sent abroad will be €1.55 (previously €1.50). PostNL’s complete product range, including rates, can be found on postnl.nl/tarieven2021 from mid-October.Resi Becker, responsible for Mail in the Netherlands “PostNL wants to keep the mail reliable, accessible and affordable. We can guarantee this through cost savings. Many people see the relevance of mail, which we noticed especially during the first months of the coronavirus crisis when many people sent each other cards. However, post volume continues to decline across the board. A moderate increase in rates is necessary in order to provide the best service to our customers, to be a good employer and to remain a financially healthy company.”
December stamp 2020
The rate for PostNL’s December stamps in 2020 will be €0.86. As per last year, the special December stamps are 5 cents cheaper than regular postage stamps. A book of 20 December stamps will cost €17.20. The stamps will be available to buy from 16 November at post offices, parcel points, stamp sales outlets and via postnl.nl, and are valid until 6 January 2021.Parcel rates 2021
The rates for sending a parcel in the Netherlands will remain unchanged, with the exception of registered parcels – which will be €0.25 more expensive. Sending a standard parcel costs €7.25, but preparing it online delivers an attractive saving of €0.50.All rates
PostNL’s complete product range, including rates, can be found on postnl.nl/tarieven2021 from mid-October.About PostNL
We are PostNL, the mail and logistics solutions provider for all. With our mail and parcel deliverers who get everywhere, our over 4,800 PostNL locations and 11,000 postboxes, we are always nearby. We aim to be our customers’ favourite deliverer by making it as easy as possible for them to send and receive parcels and letters. Our over 37,000 people are right at the heart of society. On weekdays, we deliver an average 1.2 million parcels and 8 million letters across the Benelux region. Our focus is on quality for our customers, creating opportunities for our people and adding value for our stakeholders through growth, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.
We optimise and support our physical networks by using smart digital solutions and launching new propositions that create value for our customers. We build long-lasting working relationships by acting as a good employer and client for everyone who works for and with us. To make our deliveries as sustainable as possible, we cover a lot of kilometres on foot or by bicycle or e-bike, provide innovative city logistics, use cleaner fuels, and use electric vans and light electric trucks. PostNL NV is a listed company with revenues of €3.5 billion in 2021. We provide deliveries of mail and parcels, logistics solutions for e-commerce, and cross-border solutions.