Maxibrief dimensions and postage

Maximize your shipping options with the Maxibrief! It offers you the flexibility to send items twice as heavy as a large letter and allows you to conveniently send items up to 5 cm high. Ideal for businesses that regularly send goods or documents.

Maxi letter

2.75 €
up to 1,000 g

Dimensions

Length: 10 - 35.3 cm* | Width: 7 - 25 cm | Height: up to 5 cm

Basic product

Maxi letter
€ 2,75
  • Basic shipment tracking*
  • No liability
Popular

Priority shipment

Maxi letter
€ 3,85
  • Shipment tracking*
  • No liability

Registered mail

Maxi letter
€ 5,10
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 20 €

Standard registered mail

Maxi letter
€ 5,40
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Handwritten registered letter

Maxi letter
€ 7,60
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Express

Maxi letter
€ 14,00
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 500 €
  • Standard up to 2 kg, shipping up to 31.5 kg possible for an additional charge**
  • Booking a pick-up possible***

* The shipment is not tracked to the delivery address. Only the processing of the consignment in the origin and destination letter center is documented.

** up to 2 kg 14 €, up to 5 kg 15 €, up to 10 kg 25 €, up to 20 kg 30 €, up to 31.5 kg 45 €

*** Additional costs for collection € 3.00

Size and weight

  • Dimensions up to length: 35.3 cm x width: 25 cm x height: 5 cm
  • Weight up to 1000 g – approx. 190 DIN A4 pages
  • Envelopes or maxi letter boxes DIN A4 up to DIN B4

Content

  • Letters
  • Documents
  • Brochures
  • Books
  • Can also be used for items that are permitted according to Swiss Post’s GTC ➚.
  • Use sturdy cardboard shipping bags or bubble bags for items

Prices

Depending on the
  • Weight,
  • the size
  • the liability
  • Shipment tracking
  • national or international
  • and the shipping destination.

Franking

Sufficient postage per

  • Stamp,
  • franking via app or
  • Create Internet stamps.

Running times

National Regular

  • 1-2 days,
  • may vary by region.

Addressing

The DIN A4 to DIN B4 envelope

  • Use with window
  • Envelope crosswise – write address at bottom right,
  • Envelope on edge – write the address at the top right under the franking zone,
  • with the correct address,
  • write clearly,
  • Dark lettering on a white or pastel-colored background.
DIN A4 Briefumschlag
Source: Deutsche Post AG, www.deutschepost.de ➚

What is Maxibrief Plus?

The special Maxibrief Plus format is an oversize of the actual Maxibrief. A surcharge is added to the normal price, which means that the consignment can be heavier and larger (up to the maximum specifications) than with the Maxibrief format.

Maxi Letter Plus

4.95 €
up to 2,000 g

Dimensions

Large: max. 60 cm* | width: max. 30 cm | height: max. 15 cm

* Length + width + height = 900 mm (but no extension longer than 600 mm)

Mailing overview

Standard letter

0,85 €
up to 20 g

Dimensions

L: 140-235 mm* W: 90-125 mm H: up to 5 mm
More info

Compact letter

1,00 €
up to 50 g

Dimensions

L: 100-235 mm* W: 70-125 mm H: up to 10 mm
More info

Large letter

1,60 €
500 g

Dimensions

L: 100-353 mm* W: 70-250 mm H: up to 20 mm
More info

Postcard

Rectangular € 0.70
Square € 1.60

Dimensions

L: 140-235 mm* W: 90-125 mm Basis weight 150-500 g/m2
More info

Maxibrief FAQ

  • Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Warenpost und Maxibrief Plus?

    Maxibrief Plus:

    Der Maxibrief Plus ist primär für den Versand von Dokumenten und leichten Waren, wie Dokumente, kleine Bücher, Broschüren bis 2 kg gedacht. 

    Zielgruppe: Privatpersonen und kleine Unternehmen, die gelegentlich Dokumente oder kleinere Waren ins In- und Ausland versenden.

    Warenpost:

    Die Warenpost ist speziell für den Versand von Waren konzipiert, insbesondere für Online-Händler und Unternehmen, die regelmäßig kleinere Waren national bi 1 kg (z. B. Produkte aus einem Onlineshop) verschicken.

    Zielgruppe: Vor allem Online-Händler, die regelmäßig kleine bis mittlere Warenmengen versenden möchten.

  • Ist Maxibrief inklusive Sendungsverfolgung?

    Nein, nicht der reguläre Maxibrief.

    Allerdings bietet die Maxibrief Prio Option eine Sendungsverfolgung mittels ID-Nummer und eine schnellere Zustellung am nächsten Arbeitstag an.

  • Warum ist ein Maxibrief teurer als eine Warensendung?

    Der Maxibrief ist teurer als die Warenpost, weil er eine schnellere Zustellung ermöglicht, flexiblere Inhalte erlaubt, zusätzlichen Service bietet und im Postsystem eine höhere Priorität hat.

    Die Warenpost hingegen ist als kostengünstigere Option konzipiert, insbesondere für den Versand von Waren ohne dringende Zustellungsanforderungen. Dadurch ist sie preislich attraktiver, geht jedoch mit längeren Lieferzeiten und weniger Serviceoptionen einher.

About the author: Over the last few years, Mr Schmidt has become increasingly involved in logistics at Subke GmbH. Previously, he implemented online shops, marketing and SEO strategies himself. He knows the requirements and challenges that an online business brings for retailers.

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