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Economy letter
The cost-effective wayEconomy letters are reasonably priced. Economy letters are suitable for sending small items up to a certain size. Maxi letters can also be sent as Economy letters.
Maxi letters have the added advantage of being registered and are sent as small parcels. No freight documents are required for Maxi letters weighing less than 2 kg. All you need is the small green customs sticker.
Prices - Economy letter
| Name | Format | Weight | Europe | Other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard letter | up to B5 (25 x 17.6 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
up to 20 g | CHF 1.30 |
CHF 1.60 |
| Standard letter | up to B5 (25 x 17.6 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
21 - 50 g | CHF 2.20 |
CHF 2.80 |
| Standard letter | up to B5 (25 x 17.6 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
51 - 100 g | CHF 2.90 |
CHF 3.60 |
| Large letter | up to B4 (35.3 x 25 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
up to 100 g | CHF 3.80 |
CHF 4.20 |
| Large letter | up to B4 (35.3 x 25 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
101 - 250 g | CHF 4.90 |
CHF 6.30 |
| Large letter | up to B4 (35.3 x 25 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
251 - 500 g | CHF 8.50 |
CHF 9.50 |
| Large letter | up to B4 (35.3 x 25 cm; up to 2 cm thick) |
501 - 1000 g | CHF 10.50 |
CHF 15.00 |
| Maxi letter, registered | L+W+H = max. 90 cm, no dimension over 60cm Tubes: L+2x diameter = max. 104 cm, L = max. 90 cm |
up to 500 g | CHF 15.50 |
CHF 18.00 |
| Maxi letter, registered | L+W+H = max. 90 cm, no dimension over 60cm Tubes: L+2x diameter = max. 104 cm, L = max. 90 cm |
501 - 1000 g | CHF 18.50 |
CHF 24.00 |
| Maxi letter, registered | L+W+H = max. 90 cm, no dimension over 60cm Tubes: L+2x diameter = max. 104 cm, L = max. 90 cm |
1001 - 2000 g | CHF 30.00 |
CHF 38.00 |
L = Length, W = Width, H= Height
Additional services - Economy letter
| Additional services | Price |
|---|---|
| Registered | CHF 6.00 |
| Return receipt | CHF 6.00 |
| Personal delivery | CHF 6.00 |
Registered
With the additional service of registering your mail, its contents are insured and you receive documented proof that your item was posted. The maximum compensation for loss of or damage to the contents of registered items is CHF 150.00.
Return receipt
By requesting the "return receipt" option when sending registered letters, you will receive documented confirmation of delivery. The "return receipt" option is available in all countries.
Personal delivery
When sending registered letters with the added option of receiving an "personal delivery" you are giving the instruction that your registered item must be delivered personally to the specified recipient only .
Notes
No special labels are required for Economy letters.
Country-specific information regarding delivery times and price zones are detailed in the document entitled "Country information".
Online on the Track And Trace page you will find details on most destination countries and can keep yourself updated on the progress of your letter delivery.
Additional details are available on the Mail calculator page, from Customer Services (0848 88 88 88) or at any Post Office.
Downloads
- Country information on price zones and carriage timesThe link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 884 KB)
- Secure travel for valuables and preciousThe link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 34 KB) (german)
- Dangerous goodsThe link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 66 KB)
- Examples of dangerous goods
- Anpassung der DienstleistungenThe link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 318 KB) (german)
- Briefe und Pakete AuslandThe link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 663 KB) (german)
- All shipment types and destination countries for "Track & Trace"The link will open in a new window; If you cannot open the PDF file, please contact: accessibility@swisspost.ch. (PDF, 232 KB)