Send your parcel with priority shipping

And ensure a fast delivery

Sometimes you want to make sure your parcel arrives by a certain time. For example, when you have a deadline. Go to a PostNL location before 5 p.m. Choose if you want the parcel (within the Netherlands) delivered before 10 a.m. or noon on the next business day. Do you have an urgent parcel for delivery abroad? We can help you with that as well! Worldwide.

Benefits of sending a parcel with priority

  • Delivery before 10 a.m. or noon within the Netherlands
  • Proof of shipment and receipt (signature)
  • Up to € 500 insurance in case of loss or damage
  • Easy tracking with track & trace

Send a priority parcel within the Netherlands

Send a priority parcel at any PostNL point. You cannot use stamps to send a priority parcel. Drop the parcel off at a PostNL point before 5 p.m. We make sure it gets delivered on the next business day before 10 a.m. or noon. Are you dropping off your parcel on Friday? Then we will deliver it on Monday. If you drop off your parcel on Saturday, it will be delivered on Tuesday.

If the recipient is not at home, the parcel can be collected from a PostNL point within 1 week. The parcel will not be delivered to a neighbour. We only hand over the parcel after it has been signed. By the addressee or an adult member of the household.

Send a priority parcel abroad

Drop off your parcel at a PostNL location. For a parcel outside the EU, complete and include a customs form. You can request a form from the employee at the PostNL location. The employee also indicates the expected delivery time.

Delivery time abroad:

  • Europe (capital cities and major business centres): the next business day, if you drop off the parcel before 3 p.m.
  • Europe (other destinations): 2 to 3 business days Outside Europe (capital cities and major business centres): 2 to 3 business days
  • Outside Europe (other destinations): minimum 5 to 7 business days

Please note that not every item is eligible for priority shipping. Always review the shipping terms and conditions. 

Shipping costs within the Netherlands

You can send a priority parcel within the Netherlands from €24.80. The cost depends on the weight and size of the shipment.

Zoneup to 2 kg10 kg30 kg
Netherlands, before 10 a.m.€ 30,30€ 36,30€ 43,30
Netherlands, before noon € 24,80€ 30,80€ 37,10

WeightMaximum dimensions
0 - 10 kg100 x 50 x 50 cm*
10-30 kg175 x 78 x 58 cm

*Does the parcel weigh up to 10 kg but exceeds the maximum dimensions? Then you will pay the rate of a 10-30 kg parcel.

Shipping costs abroad

You can send a priority international shipment from €32.95. The cost depends on the weight and destination of the shipment. View the tariff zones.

Zonet/m 2 kg5 kg10 kg20 kg30 kg
zone 1€ 32,95€ 44,85€ 67,45€ 109,95€ 163,65
zone 2€ 43,95€ 59,95€ 86,95€ 135,45€ 203,15
zone 3€ 62,25€ 83,25€ 122,45€ 184,15€ 276,25
zone 4€ 55,15€ 71,85€ 106,20€ 160,20€ 244,30
zone 5€ 59,65€ 79,65€ 114,45€ 170,15€ 255,25
zone 6€ 60,45€ 82,35€ 134,35€ 236,15€ 354,25
zone 7€ 64,50€ 89,85€ 149,95€ 262,50€ 393,75
zone 8€ 76,35€ 105,25€ 172,25€ 287,65€ 431,50
zone 9€ 80,95€ 116,15€ 187,35€ 309,25€ 463,75

WeightMaximum dimensions
0-30 kg100 x 50 x 50 cm

About the delivery

Your parcel could not be delivered to the recipient? Don't worry. If the recipient is not at home and also fails to collect the parcel from a PostNL point within a week, we will automatically return it to you free of charge. Both in the Netherlands and abroad.