Since 9 November 2026, small postage-paid parcels can go into participating An Post postboxes. Here is what has been published so far, plus a quick check of your parcel against the slot size.
Check the slot sizeMeasure the parcel after it is packed and sealed, at its widest and thickest points.
Enter the packed width and thickness in millimetres.
This helper compares two measurements with the reported 240mm x 45mm opening. It does not check weight, label type or any other condition. Those are set out on An Post's page.
Postage.ie is independent of An Post. Everything on this page comes from RTÉ's launch-day report, checked on 9 November 2026. An Post's own page is the source of truth for participating postboxes, eligible labels and every other condition, and it can change.
Postbox Drop-Off is an An Post service that launched on Monday 9 November 2026. RTÉ reported on launch day that customers can now send postage-paid small parcels from postboxes without going into a post office, from 2,600 postboxes across the country out of a total of 5,300.
According to RTÉ's launch report, customers print and attach an An Post label to the parcel, check the parcel in using the An Post app and confirm the posting location. Do the app check-in for the parcel you are actually posting, at the postbox you are actually using.
RTÉ reported that packages cannot be larger than 240mm x 45mm. An Post said many parcels sent with print-at-home, postage-paid labels are small items such as accessories, books or single garments. Measure after packing, because a soft parcel is thicker once it is sealed.
Parcels should never be left on or beside a postbox. If an item does not drop easily into the postbox, RTÉ reported that it should be taken to any post office. Do not squeeze or force a parcel through the opening.
Use the label for the carrier your buyer chose, and keep proof of shipping until the order is completed.
Bring it to a post office counter with the label ready and the parcel sealed.
Postbox Drop-Off launched on Monday 9 November 2026. RTÉ reported that small postage-paid parcels can be sent from 2,600 postboxes out of 5,300 across the country.
RTÉ reported that packages cannot be larger than 240mm x 45mm. If an item does not drop easily into the postbox, take it to a post office instead.
No. Parcels should never be left on or beside a postbox. Bring an item that does not drop in easily to any post office.
RTÉ's launch report says customers attach a printed An Post label, check the parcel in via the app and confirm the posting location. See An Post's page for the full steps.
Check An Post's Postbox Drop-Off page and your Vinted order instructions before you do. Vinted's own help lists a post office, PostPoint or parcel shop as the drop-off points for its An Post labels.