Question 1

Which stamps do I use for a letter to a foreign address?

Accepted Answer

bpost has stamps for shipments outside Belgium. There are stamps for Europe (Europe) and for the rest of the world (World).You can buy them at our Postal office and Postal Points and in our eShop.The number and type of stamps for your letter sent abroad depends on the size, weight and destination of your letter.Use our online tool, enter the destination and weight, and discover which stamp(s) you need for your letter sent abroad.

Question 2

Where can I buy stamps?

Accepted Answer

You purchase stamps in:Our eShopA Post Office or Post Point in your neighbourhoodIn a stamp shop: there are more than 5000 shops that sell stamps – supermarkets, petrol stations, bookshops, etc.

Question 3

Do (very) old stamps remain valid?

Accepted Answer

Stamps with a face value in Belgian francs will be invalid from 1 January 2028. Stamps with a face value in euros are valid indefinitely. You can use them to frankNon prior mail in Belgium.Mail for foreign addresses. In this case, affix a blue A Prior sticker as well.The old stamps cannot be used for prior mail in Belgium (this requires a prior stamp with barcode). Parcels or registered mail cannot be franked with the old stamps either.

Question 4

Where can I find the nearest Post Office or Post Point and the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Click on the link beneath for a Post Office or Post Point in your neighbourhood, and to check the opening hours.

Question 5

Do old priority stamps remain valid?

Accepted Answer

Priority stamps are valid if they were issued after 1 January 2019. All other stamps can be used if they were issued after 2 October 1961. Your letter will be treated like non-priority mail and delivered within 3 workdays.

Question 6

Can I take my letter to a Post Office and purchase a stamp and envelope there?

Accepted Answer

You can buy stamps and envelopes in the Post Office and mail your letter right away. Note: we do not sell stamps and envelopes per piece; they come in packs of 10.You can find pre-stamped envelopes, even in packs of 10, in the Post Office.

Question 7

Can I order stamps online and have them sent to my home address?

Accepted Answer

Buy your stamps quickly and easily via our eShop. Your order will be in your letterbox within 3 workdays.

Question 8

How much do personalised stamps via MyStamp cost?

Accepted Answer

&nbsp;Check the prices of personalised stamps on the MyStamp website. The more stamps your order, the cheaper. Moreover, bpost delivers your order for free.

Question 9

Where can I find stamps for special occasions?

Accepted Answer

bpost regularly issues special stamps for national mail, Priority stamps, and Non-Priority stamps with a value of 1.&nbsp;Special stamps can be purchased in:Our eShopA Post Office or Post PointA stamp shop (bookshops, supermarkets, petrol stations, etc.)Note: for non-standardised mail you must attach multiple special stamps until you attain the correct price.

Question 10

Can I buy pre-stamped envelopes?

Accepted Answer

You can buy pre-stamped envelopes in our eShop, a Post Office in your neighbourhood, and in some shops like AVA and Makro.

Question 11

Are stamps more expensive if I buy them online?

Accepted Answer

The price of stamps is always the same no matter which channel you use to purchase them. If you order stamps via our eShop, shipping costs will be added.&nbsp;

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