Public Irish stamp, packet and parcel source check dated 10 November 2026. Stored figures are shown for 45 days only; always confirm the final price with the linked official provider before paying.
See the dated rate tableAn Post rates effective from 3 February 2026 list a domestic N stamp at EUR 1.85, Europe E stamp at EUR 3.50, and rest of world W stamp at EUR 3.95.
Standard Post is the low-cost default. Domestic prices start at EUR 1.85 for letters, EUR 3.50 for large envelopes, EUR 4.40 for packets and EUR 9.00 for parcels.
Express Post is the practical next-working-day option with online tracking and insured value up to EUR 350 for domestic services.
Registered Post is for proof and cover. Domestic registered letters and small packets start at EUR 10.00; domestic registered parcels start at EUR 13.00.
Each row shows the public band we checked, when it took effect and where to verify it before buying.
| Provider | Service | Format | Weight / size band | Published price | Effective | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Post | Standard Post | Letter / postcard | Up to 100g | €1.85 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Large envelope | Up to 500g | €3.50 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Packet | Up to 100g | €4.40 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Packet | Up to 500g | €7.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Packet | Up to 2kg | €9.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Parcel | Up to 2kg | €9.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Parcel | Up to 5kg | €11.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Parcel | Up to 15kg | €13.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| An Post | Standard Post | Parcel | Up to 20kg | €16.00 | 3 Feb 2026 | Check An Post |
| GLS | ParcelShop drop-off | XS parcel | Longest + shortest side up to 25cm; max 30kg | €8.00 | Checked 10 November 2026 | Check GLS |
Independent guide: no provider endorsement or live booking connection is claimed. Dimensions, destination, contents and checkout rules can change the final amount.
Postage.ie checked these selected domestic retail price bands against the linked An Post rate guide and GLS Ireland ParcelShop page on 10 November 2026. This is a sample of published bands, not the complete carrier tariff or a live quote.
An Post uses weight and format limits; GLS uses parcel dimensions as well as a weight limit. Band ceilings are reference points, not a promise that every lighter item costs that amount: an intermediate band may be cheaper. Measure your packed item and check the full carrier conditions before paying. The table does not establish which carrier is cheapest for every shipment.
The download uses euro amounts per item and preserves the source, check date, effective date where published, and exact/from qualifier. It excludes negotiated business discounts and optional extras. Stored figures are withheld once evidence is invalid or more than 45 days old; downloaded copies do not update automatically.
When referring to the comparison, link this page, include the check date and retain the official source. See our editorial and corrections policy.
An Post comes first for published Irish small-business discounts. A direct DPD quote is included as a transparent tracked-parcel comparison, not a paid ranking.
An Post publishes savings of more than €2 per Standard parcel and €4 per Express parcel. Its prepaid label packs are for Republic of Ireland parcels up to 5kg; confirm the current pack price and terms before applying.
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Request a shipping shortlistFor an ordinary domestic letter, the published N stamp rate checked on 10 November 2026 is EUR 1.85.
An Post domestic parcels start from EUR 9.00. Public GLS ParcelShop pricing starts from EUR 8.00 for small ROI parcels, but exact options depend on weight, size and drop-off location.