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  • Pickup and drop off services available
  • Home or work delivery services available
  • Protection cover available
  • Delivery as fast as 1 day
  • Services available from $20.40

Cheapest shipping to United Kingdom

Weight Price Service Rating
1lb $20.40 Asendia e-Paq Plus

5lb $42.50 EU Parcel Drop Off

10lb $56.19 EU Parcel Drop Off

20lb $83.36 EU Parcel Drop Off

30lb $115.33 EU Parcel Drop Off

Shipping to the UK  

Shipping a package from the USA to the UK is quick, easy and affordable with Parcel Monkey.

Get an instant quote and we’ll help you compare US to UK shipping costs from a range of couriers. What’s more, our discounted rates and Secret Deals will ensure you make a saving too!

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How to send a package from the USA to the UK

So, you want to send a package to the UK, but where do you start? Firstly, you’ll need to package your item, weigh it and measure it. This will enable you to get a US to UK shipping quote using our handy shipping calculator.  

The good news is, you won’t just get one quote, you’ll get several which will vary in price and transit time so you can compare services and choose the one that best suits your needs. Once you’ve selected your service, the rest is easy - just follow the steps in the booking process. 

We’ll guide you through the customs requirements for sending a parcel to the UK, help you find your nearest drop off location (if you’ve selected a drop off service) and email you your prepaid shipping label to print and attach to your package.

US to UK shipping costs 

If you want to find out how much it costs to ship from the US to the UK then you’re in the right place! The cost of sending a package to the UK will vary depending on its size and weight, but you can get a quick estimate or a full quote using our shipping calculator. 

All you need to do is enter your package details into the quote form and we’ll provide you with the best shipping quotes to the UK from a range of top couriers. 

By the way, when you book a courier through Parcel Monkey you’ll benefit from discounted rates, so you’ll pay less than if you booked direct!

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What’s the cheapest way to send a parcel to the UK?

If price is the priority, then Parcel Monkey can help you find and book an economy courier service to ship to the UK cheaply. 

Our top 3 cheapest shipping services to the UK:

Max weight Service
Up to 4lbs Asendia e-Paq Plus
Up to 66lbs Pitney Bowes Standard 
Up to 130lbs Worldwide Expedited Drop Off

The transit time for an economy courier service is generally longer than a standard shipping service to the UK, so always check the estimated delivery time before you book. There may also be variations in the level of tracking you’ll receive with some economy services.  

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Delivery time to the UK from the US

Shipping to the UK from the US can take as little as 1-3 business days for an expedited courier service or up to 14 business days for an economy service.

Courier services and transit times to the UK: 

Economy shipping to the UK

Service Transit time
Pitney Bowes Standard  7-18 business days
Asendia e-Paq Plus 5-12 business days

Expedited shipping to the UK

Service  Transit time
Worldwide Saver drop off (Secret Deal) 1-3 business days
International priority drop off (Secret Deal) 1-3 business days 
DHL Express International 1-6 business days

 

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Please note that all transit times are estimates provided by our courier partners and apply to major destinations only. More remote locations could take an extra day or two.

USPS shipping to UK

You can even book USPS shipping services through Parcel Monkey! Send a package to the UK with USPS and save yourself time and money by booking online with Parcel Monkey.  

Using our shipping calculator you'll be able to reduce the cost of postage to the UK and avoid the queues at the Post Office. You can book popular USPS services like USPS Priority Mail International, print and attach your shipping labels at home, then drop off your package at your nearest Post Office. 

Our postage costs to the UK are cheaper than the Post Office and you’ll receive exactly the same level of service, complete with full USPS tracking.

What can I ship to the UK?

You can ship items of all weights and sizes to the UK using our discounted rates.  Popular items include clothing, exercise equipment, music and books, but as long as it’s not listed on our prohibited items list or prohibited by UK customs, we can help you find a courier service to suit most requirements.

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Customs Information

When shipping from the USA to the UK, you will be required to complete a customs declaration form which details the contents of your package, the intended use and the value. This will be taken care of during the Parcel Monkey booking process, so all you need to do is print the competed documents and attach them to your package.

Please ensure the information you provide is accurate as your parcel may be eligible for UK import tax and customs duties. Customs will use the information from your customs declaration form to calculate any fees due (as well as carrying out random checks). If you under-declare your item, your package will be delayed and you could incur additional charges.

Read our customs advice for more information.

Prohibited items

 

  • Illegal drugs
  • Offensive weapons, for example, flick knives
  • Self-defence sprays, for example, pepper spray and CS gas
  • Endangered animal and plant species
  • Rough diamonds
  • Pirate copies of music or movies
  • Indecent and obscene materials
  • Personal imports of meat and dairy products from non-EU countries

There are also restrictions on firearms, explosives and ammunition, which require a special licence to enter the UK and food and plant products from outside the EU. For more information, check the UK Government website. 

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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