UK Shops Not Shipping to Germany
Reached checkout and found Germany isn't an option? PostUK gives you a real UK delivery address so you can shop from any UK retailer and forward parcels to your home in Germany.
From £7.99/month membership. Shipping paid per parcel.
Why UK shops stopped delivering to Germany
Before Brexit, UK retailers could ship to Germany with minimal effort. Since January 2021, UK-to-Germany shipments are international exports requiring customs declarations and compliance with EU import rules. Many retailers simply removed EU countries from their delivery options rather than deal with the added complexity.
British expats in Germany, and German shoppers wanting UK-exclusive products at UK prices, face this problem regularly. PostUK provides the solution.
UK shops that commonly don't ship to Germany
These are some of the most-searched UK retailers among customers based in Germany:
- ASOS — fashion, shoes, accessories. UK pricing and exclusive items often unavailable locally.
- Next — clothing, homeware, children's wear. EU delivery restricted on many lines.
- Currys — UK's largest electronics retailer. EU delivery not available.
- Argos — electronics, toys, home goods. UK-only delivery.
- John Lewis — electronics, home, fashion. Most items UK delivery only.
- Marks & Spencer — clothing, homeware. International delivery restricted on most items.
- Amazon UK — many marketplace sellers restrict to UK addresses. See Amazon UK not shipping to Germany.
- Nike UK — UK-exclusive colourways and competitive UK pricing.
PostUK works with any UK retailer that delivers within the UK.
How PostUK solves it
- Create an account
Choose a plan and receive your UK address immediately. - Shop with UK retailers
Use your PostUK address at checkout — Germany 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 Germany, pay online, and track delivery to your door.
German VAT and customs on UK parcels
German VAT (19% standard rate) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods valued over €150. These are charged by German customs — separate from PostUK forwarding prices. See our customs guide for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Why do UK shops not deliver to Germany?
Post-Brexit customs requirements led many UK retailers to remove EU delivery options. PostUK bypasses this by receiving parcels at a UK address first, then forwarding to Germany.
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 VAT or customs charges?
German VAT (19%) may apply, plus customs duty on goods over €150. These are charged by German customs and are separate from PostUK prices. See our customs guide.