Postcard

Postkarte
The postcard is often sent home with various motifs from the vacation. However, it is also suitable for companies to use for certain promotions and to draw customers' attention to special offers.
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Postcard

Rectangular 0,95 €

Dimensions

Large: 10 - 23,5 cm* | Width: 9 - 12.5 cm
Grammage 150-500 g/m2

Basic product

Postcard
€ 0,95
  • Basic shipment tracking*
  • No liability
The Deutsche Post standard product "Basic shipment tracking" only shows the processing of the shipment at the Deutsche Post origin and destination letter center. The delivery route to the receiving address is not documented. There is no liability for damage or loss of the shipment.
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Registered mail

Postcard
€ 3,30
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 20 €
The Deutsche Post product "Registered mail" documents the time of delivery in the recipient's letterbox or mailbox by means of the signature of the deliverer (Deutsche Post employee). The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €20 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Standard registered mail

Postcard
€ 3,60
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €
With the Deutsche Post "Registered mail" product, the item is only handed over personally to the recipient or a person authorized in writing against a signature. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €25 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Handwritten registered letter

Postcard
€ 5,80
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €
Deutsche Post's personal registered mail is only handed over to the recipient personally against signature. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €25 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Express

€ 12,50
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 500 €
  • Standard up to 0.5 kg, shipping up to 31.5 kg possible for an extra charge**
  • Booking a pick-up possible***
Express shipping is carried out via the "ExpressEasy" product from DHL. The shipment will be delivered the next day. Next day delivery options before 9 am, before 10 am, or before 12 pm possible. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €500 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment. In addition to delivery to a Deutsche Post branch, it is also possible to book a collection of the consignment. The shipment costs €11.00 for a weight of up to 0.5 kg. Shipping with a higher weight is also possible for an additional charge.
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* 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: 14.0 – 23.5 cm x width: 9 – 12.5 cm
  • Grammage 150-500 g
  • Rectangular or square

Content

  • Postcards
  • Letter cards

Prices

Depending on

  • the liability
  • Shipment tracking
  • nationally or internationally.

Franking

Sufficient postage per

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

Running times

National Regular

  • 1-2 days,
  • may vary by region.

Addressing

DIN A6, B6, C6, C6/5 or DIN long are suitable

  • Write the address at the bottom right below the franking zone,
  • with the correct address,
  • write clearly,
  • Dark lettering on a white or pastel-colored background.
Source: Deutsche Post AG, www.deutschepost.de ➚
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Questions and answers about the postcard

  • Postcards that are placed in an envelope are called letter cards.

  • Yes, the so-called Plus cards in DIN C6 format are already franked at €0.70.

  • The grammage of a postcard refers to the mass per unit area, usually expressed in grams per square metre (g/m²).

    It indicates how much weight the paper has per square metre. The higher the grammage, the thicker and heavier the postcard usually is.

    In Germany, the minimum grammage of a postcard is 150 g/m². This means that a postcard must weigh at least 150 grams per square metre in order to be sent as a standard letter.

  • Updated on 24.03.25

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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