UK Address for Ireland — shop UK retailers that don’t ship to Ireland
PostUK gives you a personal UK delivery address so you can buy from UK shops and forward parcels to Ireland. Simple process, transparent pricing, and tracking end-to-end.
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If a retailer only ships within the UK, use your PostUK UK address at checkout. We receive it, notify you, then you choose shipping to Ireland.
Why Irish customers need a UK delivery address
Many UK retailers stopped shipping to Ireland after Brexit. Others never offered international delivery at all. A UK delivery address lets you shop like a UK customer and forward parcels to Ireland whenever you are ready.
- Retailers that only ship to UK addresses: Next, Argos, Currys, ASOS (free returns), Boots, Sports Direct, Holland & Barrett, Marks & Spencer, and many more restrict delivery to UK postcodes only.
- Amazon UK UK-only items: a large proportion of Amazon.co.uk products — particularly marketplace sellers — are UK delivery only. A PostUK address makes the full Amazon UK catalogue accessible.
- Better prices on UK retailers: clothing, supplements, electronics, and homeware are frequently cheaper on UK sites than Irish alternatives. The PostUK address makes the comparison worthwhile.
- Parcel consolidation: order from several UK retailers and hold the parcels at our depot. Combine them into one shipment to Ireland instead of paying multiple forwarding costs.
How it works
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Register and get your UK address
Create your account and receive your personal UK delivery address immediately. -
Shop with UK retailers
Buy from any UK retailer — Amazon, Next, Currys, Argos, ASOS, Sports Direct — and use your PostUK address at checkout. -
We receive your parcel
We notify you when it arrives and log it in your dashboard with weight and size details. -
Forward to Ireland
Choose a shipping option, pay securely online, and track delivery to your door.
Which UK shops don’t ship to Ireland?
A wide range of popular UK retailers restrict delivery to UK addresses only. Common examples include:
- Amazon UK: many marketplace sellers and UK-only products are restricted to UK delivery. Your PostUK address unlocks the full catalogue.
- Next: free returns and next-day delivery are available within the UK. Irish customers miss out without a UK address.
- Argos: home delivery is generally UK-only. Click and collect in Ireland is limited.
- Currys: UK delivery only on most electronics.
- Sports Direct: international shipping is available on some items but UK delivery is far cheaper and faster.
- Boots: no international delivery. Your PostUK address gives you full access.
- Holland & Barrett: UK delivery only in most cases.
- ASOS: ships internationally but free returns only apply to UK addresses — a PostUK address lets you return for free.
See our popular UK shops guide for more retailers that don’t ship internationally.
Amazon UK and PostUK for Ireland
Amazon UK is one of the most common reasons Irish customers use PostUK. A large proportion of Amazon.co.uk products — particularly from third-party marketplace sellers — are restricted to UK-only delivery. Your PostUK address appears as a normal UK address to Amazon.
If you have Amazon UK Prime, the Prime membership applies to your PostUK address. You get free next-day delivery to our UK depot and pay only the forwarding leg to Ireland. See our Amazon UK not shipping to Ireland guide for more detail.
Shipping costs from the UK to Ireland
Shipping costs depend on parcel weight, size, and delivery speed. Below are indicative prices for tracked courier services to Ireland:
| Parcel weight | Approx. forwarding cost | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.5 kg | From £18.55 | 1–3 working days |
| 0.5 – 1 kg | From £19.66 | 1–3 working days |
| 1 – 2 kg | From £22.33 | 1–3 working days |
| 2 – 5 kg | From £32.56 | 1–3 working days |
Prices shown are for tracked services to Ireland. Exact prices depend on parcel dimensions. PostUK shows available courier options and the full cost before you pay — no surprises. Use Quick Quote to get an exact price.
Customs and VAT on UK parcels to Ireland
Ireland is in the EU, so UK parcels are imports subject to EU rules since Brexit:
- Irish VAT: standard rate of 23% may apply to imported goods, collected by customs or the courier on delivery.
- Customs duty: applies to goods valued over €150. Below this, duty is generally exempt but VAT can still apply.
- Customs documentation: PostUK prepares accurate export paperwork (CN23) to reduce the risk of delays at customs.
For a full explanation, see our UK customs and duties guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a UK address if I live in Ireland?
Yes. PostUK provides a real UK delivery address that you can use at checkout with any UK retailer. We receive your parcels at our UK depot and forward them to your home in Ireland. The address works with Amazon, ASOS, Next, Argos, Currys, Boots, and hundreds more UK retailers.
Which UK shops don’t ship to Ireland?
Many popular UK retailers only deliver to UK addresses, including Next, Argos, Currys, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Sports Direct, and many Amazon UK marketplace sellers. Your PostUK UK address makes all of these accessible. See our popular UK shops guide.
How much does it cost to forward a parcel from the UK to Ireland?
PostUK forwarding to Ireland starts from £18.55 for small parcels via tracked courier service. Delivery typically takes 1–3 working days. Use our Quick Quote tool for an exact price based on your parcel’s weight and dimensions.
How do I get a UK address for Ireland?
Create a PostUK account and choose a membership plan (from 99p for your first month). Your personal UK delivery address is provided immediately and can be used straight away at checkout with any UK retailer.
Does Amazon Prime work with a PostUK address?
Yes. Your Amazon UK Prime membership applies to your PostUK address because it’s a real UK address. Free next-day Prime delivery goes to our UK depot. You then pay only the forwarding leg to Ireland — often 1–2 working days after dispatch.
Can I consolidate multiple UK orders into one shipment?
Yes. PostUK holds your parcels at the depot while you continue shopping. When you are ready, request parcel consolidation and we combine multiple parcels into a single shipment to Ireland — usually cheaper than forwarding each separately.
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