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It is forbidden to send money by both national and international mail. More information about things that you cannot send as a letter can be found in the General Terms and Conditions. Sometimes it's better to send objects in a reinforced envelope or as a parcel. Do you want to send an important letter? We recommend that you send it as Registered Mail (if desired with a Declared Value).
I was home but still received a failed delivery notice in the letterbox. How can I file a complaint?
FAQResidential
When delivering registered mail and parcels, our postmen are required to ring the doorbell and wait a minimal time. Unfortunately, you might find a failed delivery notice in your letterbox even though you were home. You can file a complaint about this. Keep your failed delivery notice handy because you will need it to complete the form .
How are import costs calculated?
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The costs to import goods from outside the EU consist of 3 parts:
, VAT
, For all goods coming from outside the EU, a percentage of VAT on the value of the goods must be paid. This percentage varies between 6% (books) and 21% (electronic products). Please note that the VAT due for importing goods is calculated not only on the price you paid to the seller but also on certain additional costs such as shipping costs and the administrative fee charged by bpost for completing customs formalities.
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, Custom duties
, For certain categories of goods you have to pay customs duties. These are also represented by a percentage. For some goods (e.g. jeans), you pay up to 12% duty. For other goods you do not pay duty (e.g. books).
, Customs formalities or administrative fees
, The bpost customs clearance service charges administrative fees for the costs incurred during the import procedure if: the VAT was not paid in advance in a registered online shop (Import One-Stop Shop or IOSS) the value of the goods is more than €150 These costs include: the calculation of import taxes transferring the taxes to the government requesting additional missing information (e.g. licenses or invoices) storage costs From 1st January 2025, bpost will charge the following fees for customs formalities: 0 euro for private shipments with a value of up to €45. In this case, the sender has to prove that the shipment is a gift. (Please note: alcoholic products, perfume, toilet water, tobacco and tobacco products are subject to fees, even if they are gifts). 19.5 euros for customs formalities regarding non-exempted items with a maximum value of 150 euros. 40 euros for customs formalities regarding non-exempted items with a value over 150 euros.
, A numerical example
, Purchase of a T-shirt on a website in the United States of America Value incl. shipping costs: 40 euros Cost of customs formalities: 19.5 euros Import duties: 0 euros (because < 150 euros) Applicable VAT rate: 21% Measure of charge for VAT: 40 euros + 19.5 euros = 59.5 euros VAT amount due: 59.5 * 21% = 12.50 euros Payable to bpost: 32 euros (VAT: 12.50 euros + customs formalities: 19.5 euros)
, Total cost of your purchase: 40 euros (T-shirt) + 19.5 euros (customs formalities) + 12.50 euros (VAT) = 72 euros
, More information on the applicable tax rates and on how to calculate the import costs . TIP! Are you shopping in a non-EU webshop and want to avoid extra costs? If your shopping basket states that VAT is included, then you’re safe! You won’t have to pay any costs later.
Wat zijn credits?
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You can use credits to pay for a mobile postcard. The more credits you buy in advance, the less you pay per postcard. You can easily purchase credits via the 'Credits' menu at the bottom of the screen in the app. With 1 credit, you can send 1 card (as 'Non-priority' mail) to a destination address in Belgium. Your credits are linked to your account and always remain valid, even if the rates change. or more info about credit prices and how many credits you need for every type of postcard, check out the rates under 'Cards and envelopes'.
You can link an additional email address to the My bpost app as follows: Open the My bpost app and select the 'More' menu at the bottom of the screen. Select 'My email addresses' and then 'Add email address'. Enter the email address you wish to add. Enter the verification code that was sent to this email address. Parcels and shipments ordered with this email address will automatically be added to the My bpost app from now on.
Do I need to set a password for the app?
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If you want to send a postcard or buy credits, you need an account with a password. It's very easy to set this up in the app. The benefits of an account: You can buy multiple credits and receive a discount. You can save the design of your postcards. You can access your credits on both your smartphone and your tablet. Your addresses are saved. There's no need type them in again and again. You have an overview of all the cards you've sent.
Can I change my postcard right after sending it?
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You can change your postcard only until you press 'Send'. But the moment you press 'Send', your postcard is gone and you'll no longer be able to change it. You can reuse the same card and send it again, to the same person or someone else. You can do this up to two weeks after you send the postcard the first time. You're able to access a copy of the card and edit it in the app. You'll have to pay for this subsequent sending.
I purchased a guarantee for my parcel. When will I be refunded in the event of damage or loss?
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That depends from case to case. If your parcel is lost or damaged and you would like to file a claim for a compensation, it is best to contact our customer service via the online form at the bottom of this page. This way, you can immediately provide all the necessary information and documents to process your file. In case of damage, the complaint must be submitted within 7 calendar days.
Can I transfer credits from one account to another?
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Yes, that's possible. You'll need to have access to both accounts to do it. Log in to the account to which you want to transfer the credits. Go to 'Menu' and then 'My account'. Select ‘Transfer my credits' and enter the email address for the account from which you want to transfer the credits. You'll receive an email requesting your confirmation. This will be sent to the email address for the account from which you want to transfer the credits. Confirm this and the credits will be transferred within two days.
Can bpost open my parcel?
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bpost has the right to open shipments with Belgium as the destination: if they cannot be delivered to the addressee; and if the address of the sender is not on the parcel. If we still cannot deliver the shipment to the addressee's address after opening it, then the parcel can be destroyed as from a certain period after it was sent: after 6 months for registered mail and shipments with a guarantee after 3 months for other shipments After the aforementioned period has expired, valuables and valuable documents included in these shipments become property of the Belgian Treasury. International shipments can also be opened by bpost if the address is not on the shipment.
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