UK Shops Not Shipping to France
Hit a dead end at checkout? PostUK gives you a real UK delivery address so you can shop from any UK retailer and forward parcels to your home in France.
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Why UK shops stopped delivering to France
Before Brexit, UK retailers shipped to France with minimal friction. Since January 2021, UK-to-France shipments are international exports requiring customs declarations, commercial invoices, and compliance with French import rules. The extra complexity led many retailers to remove France — and most of the EU — from their delivery options.
British expats living in France, and French shoppers who want access to UK-exclusive products and UK pricing, are among the most affected. PostUK removes this barrier.
UK shops that commonly don't ship to France
These are some of the most-searched UK retailers among customers based in France:
- ASOS — fashion, shoes, accessories. UK pricing and range are frequently better than local alternatives.
- Next — clothing, homeware, children's wear. International delivery is limited for many product lines.
- Currys — UK's largest electronics retailer. EU delivery not available.
- Argos — electronics, toys, home goods. UK-only delivery across the full catalogue.
- John Lewis — electronics, home, fashion. Most items are UK delivery only.
- Marks & Spencer — clothing, homeware, food. International delivery restricted on most items.
- Amazon UK — many marketplace sellers restrict to UK addresses. See our dedicated Amazon UK not shipping to France page.
- Nike UK — UK-exclusive releases and competitive UK pricing.
PostUK works with any UK retailer that delivers within the UK — not just these shops.
How PostUK solves it
PostUK gives you a personal UK delivery address. Use it at checkout with any UK retailer exactly as a UK customer would. When your parcel arrives at our UK depot, you choose a courier to France and we forward it to your door.
- Create an account
Choose a plan and receive your UK address immediately. - Shop with UK retailers
Enter your PostUK address at checkout — France restrictions don't apply. - We receive your parcel
Logged into your dashboard when it arrives at our UK depot. - Choose shipping and pay
Select a courier to France, pay securely online, and track delivery to your door.
French TVA and customs on UK parcels
French TVA (20% standard rate) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods valued over €150. These are collected by French customs or the courier — separate from PostUK forwarding prices. See our customs guide for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Why do UK shops not deliver to France?
Post-Brexit customs requirements led many UK retailers to remove EU delivery options. PostUK bypasses this by receiving your parcels at a UK address first, then forwarding to France.
Which UK shops don't ship to France?
Many popular retailers including ASOS, Next, Currys, Argos, John Lewis, M&S, and Amazon marketplace sellers restrict or don't offer delivery to France. PostUK works with all of them.
Is it legal to use a UK forwarding address?
Yes. UK parcel forwarding is completely legal. You provide a real UK address for delivery and PostUK ships the parcel on to you internationally.
Will I pay TVA or customs charges?
French TVA (20%) may apply, plus customs duty on goods over €150. These are charged by French customs and are separate from PostUK prices. See our customs guide.