Box strength:
Use a strong box that's capable of supporting the weight of your items. We recommend using a double lined box for any items over 10 kg in weight.
Ship to more than 220 countries for less
ParcelHero offers delivery to over 220 countries worldwide, along with offer import services for worldwide collections returning to the UK. We offer reliable door-to-door courier services provided by the world's largest carriers including DHL, UPS & DPD. Whether you need express next day-delivery, or cheap economy delivery, ParcelHero has a service to meet every budget.
It's so easy to use ParcelHero, get a quote, and compare prices from the world's best carriers, at savings of up to 60% against going direct. Whether your sending a parcel to the USA, or a letter to China, ParcelHero is your one stop delivery solution.
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4.6 out of 5 based on 15539 user ratingsInternational package delivery is not quite as simple as sending a parcel within the UK. Additional paperwork may be required, your package travels further, and will have to pass through customs if it’s going outside the European Union.
ParcelHero takes all the complication out of international shipping. Booking our global express services is simple, quick and highly cost-effective.
ParcelHero offers competitive, fast and reliable worldwide parcel services to over 220 countries along with express import and economy delivery from outside the UK. We collect direct from your door and offer real time international parcel tracking on every shipment, right through to signed for delivery.
ParcelHero partners with the world’s best couriers including UPS and DHL Express to offer cheap international shipping from the UK, with savings of up to 60% compared with booking direct. Our international rates are even lower than cheap international postage or express freight forwarder services.
Whether you’re sending an urgent international parcel delivery, a time-critical shipment or economy air freight, ParcelHero delivers first-class global logistics services with professional courier support from our expert UK based customer service team.
ParcelHero offers a comprehensive range of fast, flexible and cheap delivery options to suit every budget. We are one of the UK’s leading shipping companies, with world courier services to and from over 220 countries and pan-global import services. So whether you’re sending a parcel to Germany or France, importing from China, or shipping documents to the USA, ParcelHero’s? global network and hassle-free, business class door to door delivery with leading global express couriers makes sending parcels abroad a whole lot easier.
Send an oversized parcel from the UK to over 220 Countries
Collect from anywhere in the world for large parcel delivery to the UK
Next-day USA & EU Express Delivery. Fast 2-5 day air courier to over 220 countries.
Guaranteed time-sensitive pre 9am, 10:30am and 12pm delivery.
Economy delivery by road and air cargo. 2 – 5 day EU transit & 3 – 7 day for worldwide destinations.
As a supporter of the Exporting is Great campaign, ParcelHero is committed to supporting UK industry and the government-led drive to increase exports.
So whether you're a large corporation, an eBay trader or an SME, ParcelHero is the number one choice for your business.
ParcelHero can collect same day across the UK and 220 countries and you can book as late as 4pm in many urban areas for same day collection.
If required, you can specify a preferred collection time slot. For example, a collection between 2pm and 7pm for added convenience.
Courier Deliveries are made between 9am and 7pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). If you have an urgent deadline, choose one of our timed services with a guaranteed delivery window, backed by a money back guarantee.
The majority of our worldwide parcel services include 3 free delivery attempts. Our Europe Economy service includes one attempt.
95% of all overseas shipments provide signed for delivery where a recipient signature is required. For some countries, including the USA and Australia, service options include delivery to a nominated safe location or neighbour. If you need a signed for delivery and you are not sure if this is included, please contact us.
ParcelHero will help you produce any required paperwork for international shipping. Labels and customs docs will be generated as part of our booking process. Prior to collection, print off the labels and paperwork, and affix one label to each package.
If your consignment is travelling outside the EU you will need to complete a customs declaration, known as a customs invoice. The customs invoice tells customs authorities in the destination country what you’re sending and why. Our Instant Quote booking tool will prompt you to state the value of each item you’re sending, and to confirm the reason you’re sending the shipment. We then automatically produce the customs invoice for you.
With ParcelHero you can track every package from door to door. Our tracking technology offers real time scan visibility, right through to signature and final delivery so at any point in your package’s transit, you know the status of your shipment
To use our global express tracking, simply enter your shipments tracking number (Some times referred to as the 'airway bill number') into our our tracking page, or log into your ParcelHero account. If you are sending multiple packages, when you login, you can see the tracking results and status of all your shipments on the dashboard, and you can track with one click, even if you don’t have the tracking number to hand.
If your shipment is delayed, ParcelHero will send you an email alert. If you provide a mobile number and email address for the recipient, ParcelHero will also send them updates and make them aware of any in-transit issues that require their attention.
Getting a ParcelHero? quote for cheap global shipping is quick and easy. Simply enter your details and select your preferred service. All our online quotes include any applicable surcharges.
Our cheap courier prices are based on both the size and weight of each parcel, so it’s important you enter accurate weight and size details.
The only additional charge that will be applied during the booking process is our home delivery surcharge if you’re sending to a residential address.
ParcelHero offers cheap international parcel delivery with savings of up to 60% against booking direct, and with low prices from £18.11 for shipments up to 30kg in weight, you can even save against cheap postage rates:
If you are sending parcels abroad using one of ParcelHero’s timed services, your shipment is covered by a service guarantee.
For other services, we offer a money back guarantee upgrade option which entitles you to a full refund if your shipment is delivered late.
ParcelHero offers ￡50 free cover as standard* on all worldwide parcel services.
You can upgrade to additional cover up to ￡20,000 by selecting the enhanced cover option during the booking process.
*excluding Hermes deliveries
ParcelHero also offers delivery to remote worldwide locations including offshore islands. Remote areas generally take longer to deliver to and may include the services of a local ‘on-site’ courier for the final stage of the journey.
Remote areas also cost more to deliver to and therefore incur a surcharge. If applicable, this is applied during the booking process. In some cases, a remote delivery may have delayed tracking updates.
With ParcelHero you can track every package from door to door. Our tracking technology offers real time scan visibility, right through to signature and final delivery so at any point in your package’s transit, you know the status of your shipment
To use our global express tracking, simply enter your shipments tracking number (Some times referred to as the 'airway bill number') into our our tracking page, or log into your ParcelHero account. If you are sending multiple packages, when you login, you can see the tracking results and status of all your shipments on the dashboard, and you can track with one click, even if you don’t have the tracking number to hand.
If your shipment is delayed, ParcelHero will send you an email alert. If you provide a mobile number and email address for the recipient, ParcelHero will also send them updates and make them aware of any in-transit issues that require their attention.
When sending parcels abroad your shipment will be handled multiple times, it will be loaded on and off vehicles and aircraft and may have other packages placed on top of it. It may also be subject to environmental pressures such as extreme temperatures, vibrations and impact when being handled. It is therefore important your items are packaged correctly to avoid any possibility of damage.
The most important things to consider when packaging your items is to ensure your box is sufficiently robust, that the packaging tape you use is of sufficient quality and the items inside are adequately cushioned:
Use a strong box that's capable of supporting the weight of your items. We recommend using a double lined box for any items over 10 kg in weight.
1. Your box - Make sure it’s sufficiently strong to support the contents and also other boxes being placed on top of it.
2. Internal packaging - Wrap each of your items separately and fill the box with additional cushioning material such as bubble wrap or polystyrene packing chips to ensure there is no movement inside the box.
3. Labelling and securing your parcel - Use strong packaging tape and apply all-round the box, paying attention to the flaps and seams. The more tape you use, the more strength you give your box. Ensure your label is securely attached to the box, and the barcode is straight and clearly visible.
No, you don’t need to provide a customs invoice or any additional documentation if you’re only sending an envelope or document. However, if your shipment contains any other items, such as a DVD, then a customs invoice is required.
No, there will be no additional customs charges if you’re only sending documents.
No. International postal deliveries have no tracking and generally do not offer signed for delivery. Packages sent by post are transported by postal operators in each market, and reliability is generally a lot less than courier services. ParcelHero? offers worldwide courier services with prices that are generally cheaper than international postage services offered by companies such as Royal Mail, and are backed by real time parcel tracking and signed for delivery.
Possibly. Some large items incur additional surcharges as couriers charge on the size or weight of the item, whichever is greater. The larger a package is, the more space it takes up on an aircraft or vehicle, and the more it will cost to send. All surcharges are included in your quote, so as long as the weight and dimensions you enter are accurate, the price you are quoted online will include all applicable oversize surcharges. Check out our volumetric weight calculator in our tools section if you would like to learn more about how the size of your parcel affects the price.
Yes, apart from any customs charges. The price we quote you for delivery includes all applicable surcharges and door to door delivery. The only costs not included are customs excise duty and tax. These charges are outside of our control as they are applied, at point of entry, by the government of the country you are sending to.
Possibly. If Customs charges are applied to your shipment then your receiver is usually responsible for resolving any payment due. Customs duty and tax are applied directly by the customs authority in the country you’re sending to and are calculated on the type of items you’re sending, the value you declare, and the reason you’re sending them. If you need to know in advance what level of customs duty will be applied, contact the local customs authority in the destination country.
It depends on the county you are sending to. Some countries do not apply duty or tax on personal effects and gifts under a certain value. However there are often terms and conditions attached, such as; you may need to be resident in the country, or sending to an individual who is resident. The receiver may also need to complete additional paperwork to ensure taxes are not applied. For more information please contact our customer care team.
Yes. We can send pallets up to 1000kg in weight but you will need to provide loading facilities at the collection and delivery locations. If you’re sending more than one pallet, it can often be more cost effective to send these via road or cargo instead of air. Contact our customer care team for a bespoke quote.
Freight Forwarders generally fly goods direct with airlines rather than using major couriers such as UPS and DHL. Freight Forwarder companies generally offer limited or no international parcel tracking and even the largest global logistics groups, who offer express freight solutions, struggle to match the transit times offered by UK international couriers such as UPS & DHL. Freight Forwarders’ express freight services are often not door to door and carry many more surcharges, whereas ParcelHero’s cheap international courier services offer all inclusive prices at huge discounts. ParcelHero? overseas courier service offers faster transit times, real time tracking and door-to-door delivery services.
Because we’re passionate about shipping, and delivering service to our customers, ParcelHero only works with the best global couriers including: DHL Express, FedEx Express, UPS, TNT, DPD and Parcelforce Worldwide.
Anyone can send a shipment with ParcelHero no matter whether you’re a company or a private individual, you don’t even need to register, but if ship regularly, you can save up to 10% by registering with us.
When shipping internationally there are many types of products which are not allowed to be shipped. These are referred to as prohibited items. Some items are prohibited by particular couriers, and some are prohibited by the government of the destination country. Prohibited items include goods that could be dangerous or flammable, such as perfume, or restricted items, such as medicines, or goods that could go off such as some food types. Review our prohibited items list, then if your still concerned check with the destination countries customs website. Here are some useful links for popular countries:
