The benefits of letterbox parcels
Affordable rates
Save on shipping costs and packaging materials.
First time right
Delivered at the first attempt, even if the recipient is not at home.
Smart packaging
Taking air out of packages, so we can take carbon out of the air.
Choose the best fit for your business
Choose the right option for you, or combine them both!
Prices based on an annual volume of 500 - 1,000 parcels.
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Letterbox parcel priority
Fastest option
Delivered within 24 hours (Monday to Saturday)
Delivered by parcel driver
Real-time tracking
Letterbox parcel standard
Most affordable option
Delivered within 2 delivery days (Tuesday to Saturday)
Delivered by mail carrier
Digital delivery scan
Combination
Flexible solution
Enjoy the benefits of both delivery options
Choose what you need, when you need it
Let your customers choose their preferred option
How to send letterbox parcels
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Choose the right packaging
Small packaging means smart shipping. Order affordable packaging in our webshop for businesses.
- 2
Buy a shipping label
Log in to Mijn PostNL Zakelijk and choose a shipping option: letterbox parcel priority or letterbox parcel standard. Buy a label and stick it on your parcel. Watch all steps in the video.
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Drop off your parcels
Letterbox parcels priority should be submitted at a parcel depot or PostNL service point. Use the ‘Send a parcel’ filter in the location finder to find a suitable drop-off point. Letterbox parcels standard should be submitted at a letter sorting centre or at selected PostNL service points. For these locations, use the ‘Send bulk mail’ filter in the location finder. You can also deposit them in an orange mailbox. Of course, we’ll also be happy to pick up your parcels using our pickup service.
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Track your parcels
In Mijn PostNL, you can track exactly where your parcels are. Your customers follow their order in the PostNL app or on our website.
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Get started with API or plug-in
Are you using an API or plug-in? On our developer page, you’ll find everything your IT team needs to start with letterbox parcels priority and letterbox parcels standard.
Delivery rates
The basic rate for a letterbox parcel standard is € 3.74 within The Netherlands. Lower rates are available for customers who have a shipping contract. Of course the more parcels you send, the lower your rate.
| Annual quantity | Letterbox parcel priority (delivery within 24 hours) | Letterbox parcel standard (delivery within 2 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 | € 4.55 | € 3.74 |
| 500 - 1.000 | € 4.37 | € 3.57 |
| 1.000 - 2.500 | € 4.21 | € 3.52 |
| 2.500 - 5.000 | € 4.02 | € 3.30 |
| 5.000+ | Get a quote | Get a quote |
Frequently asked questions
We’re sending less and less mail in the Netherlands. To keep mail affordable, we’re moving to delivery within 2 delivery days. In accordance with new Universal Postal Service regulations, letter post will be delivered within 2 days, with a quality score of at least 90%. Items that need to be delivered within 24 hours are handled by the parcel delivery driver at a slightly higher rate. We deliver your parcels 6 days a week, from Monday to Saturday. With a real-time delivery scan by the driver.
A letterbox parcel can be up to 38 x 26.5 x 3.2 cm in size and weigh up to 2 kg.
Yes! You can easily track it with track & trace. Use the PostNL app or the link in the email we send you. That way, you always know where your parcel is.
Yes, you can. These items should be handed in at a letter sorting centre. Please ensure that international shipments are sorted separately and identified correctly, for example with the appropriate international mail sack label or roll container card. For more information check our page about sending letterbox parcels abroad for more details. Details about the delivery requirements can be found here.
You can send a letterbox parcel from € 3,57 within the Netherlands. Note: This price applies for a minimum of 500 items.