UK Address for International Shoppers
Some of the best online shopping in the world is on UK websites — and far too much of it stops at "UK delivery only". PostUK gives international shoppers a real UK delivery address so you can buy from any UK store and have your parcels forwarded to your home country, wherever you are.
Free to join — no card needed. No UK residency required · you only pay when you ship.
Why UK stores shut out international shoppers
It isn't that retailers don't want your money — it's that selling across a border became harder. Since Brexit, a parcel from the UK into the EU or further afield needs customs declarations, and many retailers simply restrict delivery to UK addresses rather than deal with it. Others block foreign payment cards or shipping addresses through anti-fraud screening, so even when a shop "ships internationally" the order is declined at checkout.
A UK forwarding address removes both problems at once. To the retailer you're an ordinary UK customer placing a domestic order. PostUK receives the parcel at our UK depot and handles the international leg to you — fully tracked, with the customs paperwork prepared for you.
Who uses a UK shopping address
- Expats abroad who still want the British brands, sizing and products they grew up with.
- International deal-hunters chasing UK pricing and UK sale events that beat their local prices.
- Shoppers in underserved countries where a favourite UK retailer simply won't deliver at all.
- Fans of UK-exclusive ranges — brands, editions and second-hand finds that never reach overseas storefronts.
- Anyone caught by "we don't ship to your country" at the final step of checkout.
What a PostUK address unlocks
- The full UK catalogue at the major retailers — Amazon UK, ASOS, Next, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and more.
- UK pricing and UK sales — often cheaper than buying the same brands locally.
- Amazon UK Prime delivery to your PostUK address.
- Parcel consolidation — combine orders from several shops into one shipment to cut forwarding costs.
- One address, any destination — Ireland, Europe, the USA, Australia and beyond.
How it works
- Create a PostUK account
Free to start — your UK delivery address is ready in minutes, no UK residency required. - Shop any UK store
Use your PostUK UK address at checkout. The retailer ships to you as a UK order. - We receive your parcel
It appears in your dashboard the moment it lands at our UK depot. - Forward it home
Choose a tracked courier to your country, pay online, and follow it to your door.
Forward your UK shopping anywhere
Wherever you are, your UK address works the same way — only the forwarding leg changes. Pick your destination to see country-specific guidance, pricing and customs detail:
Customs and import tax
Whether you pay import VAT or duty depends on your destination country and the value of your goods, not on PostUK. Any local charges are assessed by your country's customs and are the recipient's responsibility, separate from our forwarding fee — though low-value and second-hand items are often below local thresholds. We prepare the export documentation for every shipment. For the full picture, see our UK customs and duties guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a UK address if I don't live in the UK?
Yes. PostUK gives international shoppers a real UK delivery address with no UK residency required. Create an account and it's ready in minutes.
Why won't UK shops deliver to my country?
Many restrict delivery to UK addresses to avoid post-Brexit customs, or block foreign cards and addresses through fraud screening. A UK forwarding address makes your order a domestic one.
Which countries can you forward to?
Worldwide. Ireland and Europe are our biggest destinations, alongside the USA, Australia, the UAE and Canada. See our parcel forwarding guide.
Will I pay import tax?
It depends on your country and the value of the goods. Any import VAT or duty is the recipient's responsibility and separate from PostUK's fee. We prepare the export paperwork for you.
Can I combine parcels from different shops?
Yes. PostUK consolidates multiple parcels into one shipment, usually far cheaper than forwarding each one separately.