English phrases to use at the post office

These English phrases will help you in a post office when you need to buy stamps, send mail, or use other services.

Postal services

In the UK, there are two main classes of postage – First Class and Second Class. First Class is quicker.

how much is a First Class stamp?

how much is a Second Class stamp?

I'd like ..., please
an envelope
a packet of envelopes
a jiffy bag

could I have ..., please?
a First Class stamp
a Second Class stamp
a book of First Class stamps
some First Class stamps

how many would you like?
how many are there in a book?

I'd like to send this to ...
Canada
I'd like to send this parcel to ...
Brazil

how much will it cost to send this letter to ...?
the United States

can you put it on the scales, please?

I'd like to send this letter by ...
Recorded Delivery (signature required on delivery)
Special Delivery (guaranteed next day delivery in the UK, with compensation for loss or damage)

where's the postbox?

what's the last date I can post this to ... to arrive in time for Christmas?
Germany
Australia

I've come to collect a parcel

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I'd like to pay this bill

I'd like to send some money to ...
Poland
India

do you sell ...?
postcards
birthday cards
Christmas cards

I'd like to get a TV licence
I need to renew my TV licence

can you fill in this form, please?

do you have a ...?
photo booth
photocopier