How to Ship From Amazon UK Internationally

Why use a forwarding address for Amazon UK?

While Amazon.co.uk does offer international delivery on some products, many items are marked as UK delivery only. This is common for marketplace sellers, heavy items, electronics, and certain branded goods. Using a UK forwarding address lets you access the full Amazon UK catalogue without delivery restrictions.

How to set up your PostUK address on Amazon

1. Create a PostUK account
   Sign up and choose a membership plan. You receive your UK delivery address immediately.
2. Add the address to Amazon
   Go to Your Account > Addresses on Amazon.co.uk and add your PostUK address as a delivery address.
3. Shop and checkout
   Browse Amazon UK as normal. At checkout, select your PostUK address as the delivery destination.
4. Parcel arrives at our depot
   When Amazon delivers to our depot, the parcel is logged in your PostUK dashboard.
5. Forward to your home address
   Choose a courier, pay for shipping, and your parcel is dispatched to your location.

Amazon Prime and forwarding

If you have an Amazon UK Prime membership, you can use Prime delivery to send parcels to your PostUK address. Prime's free next-day delivery applies to UK addresses, so your parcel reaches our depot quickly. From there, you pay only for the international forwarding leg.

Marketplace sellers

Amazon UK hosts thousands of third-party marketplace sellers. Many of these sellers only ship within the UK. Using a PostUK address means you can buy from any marketplace seller, not just those offering international shipping. Check the seller's delivery information on the product page — if they deliver to UK addresses, your PostUK address will work.

Tips for ordering from Amazon UK

• Consolidate orders: If you are placing multiple Amazon orders, let them arrive at the depot and consider consolidating into a single shipment to save on forwarding costs.
• Check product restrictions: Some products such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and certain chemicals cannot be forwarded internationally due to shipping regulations.
• Keep packaging compact: Amazon sometimes uses oversized boxes. Consolidation can help reduce volumetric weight and lower your shipping cost.
• Budget for customs: When shipping to Ireland or the EU, import VAT and potential duty may apply. See our customs and duties guide for details.

What about Amazon returns?

Amazon UK returns are typically sent back to a UK address. Since your PostUK address is in the UK, you can arrange returns directly through Amazon's returns process. Check Amazon's returns policy for the specific item before purchasing.