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German postal charges

Deutsche Post - DHL prices

Choosing the right shipping service provider is crucial for business owners, especially when it comes to postal charges.
This page gives you a detailed look at Deutsche Post’s formats and price overview.
Whether you send letters regularly or make occasional purchases, an overview of the cost structure and available options can help you make your shipping strategy more efficient.

Letter mail

Standard letter

0,85 €
up to 20 g

Dimensions

Length: 14 - 23.5 cm* | Width: 9 - 12.5 cm | Height: up to 0.5 cm
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Compact letter

1,00 €
up to 50 g

Dimensions

Length: 10 - 23.5 cm* | Width: 7 - 12.5 cm | Height: up to 1 cm
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Large letter

1,60 €
500 g

Dimensions

Length: 10 - 35.3 cm* | Width: 7 - 25 cm | Height: up to 2 cm
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Maxi letter

2.75 €
up to 1,000 g

Dimensions

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

4.95 €
up to 2,000 g

Dimensions

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

Rectangular € 0.70
Square € 1.60

Dimensions

Length: 14 - 23.5 cm* | Width: 9 - 12.5 cm | Basis weight 150-500 g/m2
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* L= Longest side, W= Width, H= Height

** However, in no extension longer than 600 mm.

*** The additional “Maxibrief fee” must be added.

Source: 1) https://shop.deutschepost.de/internetmarke#porto-national

https://shop.deutschepost.de/internetmarke/internetmarke-national/brief-postkarte-national

All information without guarantee

As one of the largest postal service providers in Europe, Deutsche Post plays a central role in supplying the country with efficient and reliable communication and logistics services. The fees charged for these services are of great importance for consumers, companies and the economy as a whole.

Four weight levels that are the same for domestic and international shipping:

  1. Standard letter up to 20 g
  2. Compact letter until 50 g
  3. Large letter until 500 g
  4. Maxi Letter until 1000 g

Parcel shipments

Goods mail national

2,95 €
up to 1000 g

Dimensions

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

different
up to 2000 g

Dimensions

Length: 14 - 35.3 cm* | Width: 9 - 25 cm | Height: up to 10 cm
More info
Further information
Merchandise mail

Merchandise mail becomes DHL small parcel

Warenpost will become DHL Kleinpaket from 2025. Shipping is aimed exclusively at companies. Shipments as Warenpost (small parcel) are suitable for small goods that need to be delivered cheaply and quickly.
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Postkarte

Postcard

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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Maxibrief cardboard

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.
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Großbrief

Large letter

The large letter is very suitable for documents in A4 format that do not need to be folded. Large letters up to 500 g and 2 cm high may be sent.
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Compact letter

Compact letter: Weight – dimensions & postage

The compact letter is almost like the standard letter, but the letter may weigh up to 50 g and be 1 cm high. However, at 1.00 euro, the letter is also slightly more expensive than the standard letter.
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Standardbrief

Standard letter

Deutsche Post's "Standard-Brief" is a cost-effective shipping option for sending letters and documents in Germany. However, you can also send letters internationally.
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Find letter postage?

Above you will find the products of Deutsche Post, including the prices for postage. Please note the weight and dimensions that must be observed. You can quickly check this with a scale and letter template.

Letter template

Frank a letter using the app

Stamp the letter and postcard with the mobile stamp. Install the app, generate the postage code and write it in the top right-hand corner of the letter - cashless payment.

App downloaden

Is the belt size correct?

The belt size of a parcel is crucial for correct franking. Parcels with too large a girth will receive a surcharge or will be rejected.

Calculate belt dimension
Tipp

Track parcel

Where is the parcel? When will the parcel arrive? With the respective tracking number, which you usually receive with an online order, you can track the shipment exactly.

Track parcel
digitaler Briefkasten
Online Frankierung
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Fragen und Antworten - Briefpost

  • Warenpost wird zu DHL Kleinpaket

    Die Warenpost national wird ab 2025 zu DHL Kleinpaket.

    Damit ersetzt DHL das Produkt Warenpost für Deutschland. International bleibt das Produkt bestehen.

    Das neue Produkt DHL Kleinpaket kann dann etwas höher sein.

    Die neuen Maße für DHL Kleinpaket:

    Länge: 10 - 35,3 cm* | Breite: 7 - 25 cm | Höhe: bis 8 cm 
    Gewicht max. 1000 g
    Haftung bis 20 €

     

  • Was darf ich als Brief versenden?

    Generell Briefe und alle Gegenstände, bis auf die, die in den AGB's der Deutschen Post ausgeschlossen und gesetzlich verboten sind. Dazu gehören Gegenstände die

    • schädlich oder gefährlich sind,
    • verbotene Gegenstände, wie z. B. Waffen, Drogen oder Alkohol,
    • und die gegen die Postbestimmungen verstoßen.

    Sie können zum Beispiel neben Briefe auch

    • Uhren,
    • Schmuck,
    • USB-Sticks,
    • oder eBay Verkäufe als Brief versenden.

    Sie müssen aber auf die Maße achten. Außerdem müssen Sie darauf achten, dass der Briefumschlag sich nicht verformt oder wellig wird, damit dieser von der Post maschinell gelesen werden kann.

    Am besten verwenden Sie dafür stabile Versandtaschen aus Pappe oder Luftpolstertaschen.

  • Wie adressiere ich den Brief richtig?

    Damit ein Brief maschinell gelesen werden kann, müssen Sie folgendes beachten.

    Beschriften Sie den Briefumschlag im Querformat:

    • nur auf der Vorderseite,
    • dunkle Schrift auf hellem Hintergrund,
    • Adresse des Empfängers -> unten rechts,
    • Adresse des Absenders immer angeben -> oben links,
    • Briefporto -> oben rechts frankieren,
    • unten einen Rand von 1,5 cm freilassen.
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