UK Shops Not Shipping to Italy
Reached checkout and found Italy 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 Italy.
From £7.99/month membership. Shipping paid per parcel.
Why UK shops stopped delivering to Italy
Post-Brexit, UK-to-Italy shipments became international exports requiring customs declarations, commercial invoices, and EU import compliance. Many UK retailers found this too complex and removed Italy and other EU countries from their delivery options entirely.
British expats living in Italy, and Italian shoppers who want UK-exclusive brands, products not available locally, or better UK pricing, face this barrier regularly. PostUK solves it.
UK shops that commonly don't ship to Italy
These are some of the most-searched UK retailers among customers based in Italy:
- ASOS — fashion, shoes, accessories. UK pricing and exclusive items frequently 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, gifts. International delivery restricted on most items.
- Amazon UK — many marketplace sellers restrict to UK addresses. See Amazon UK not shipping to Italy.
- 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 — Italy 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 Italy, pay online, and track delivery to your door.
Italian IVA and customs on UK parcels
Italian IVA (22% standard rate) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods valued over €150. These are charged by Italian customs — separate from PostUK forwarding prices. See our customs guide for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Why do UK shops not deliver to Italy?
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 Italy.
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 IVA or customs charges?
Italian IVA (22%) may apply, plus customs duty on goods over €150. These are charged by Italian customs and are separate from PostUK prices. See our customs guide.