UK Shops Not Shipping to Portugal
Reached checkout and found Portugal 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 Portugal.
From £7.99/month membership. Shipping paid per parcel.
Why UK shops stopped delivering to Portugal
Since Brexit, UK-to-Portugal shipments became international exports with customs declaration requirements. Many UK retailers removed Portugal and other EU countries from their delivery zones to avoid the complexity.
Portugal has a large British expat community and many Portuguese shoppers who want access to UK brands, UK pricing, and products not easily available locally. PostUK provides direct access to the full UK retail market.
UK shops that commonly don't ship to Portugal
These are some of the most-searched UK retailers among customers based in Portugal:
- 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 Portugal.
- 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 — Portugal 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 Portugal, pay online, and track delivery to your door.
Portuguese IVA and customs on UK parcels
Portuguese IVA (23% standard rate) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods over €150. These are charged by Portuguese customs — separate from PostUK forwarding prices. See our customs guide for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Why do UK shops not deliver to Portugal?
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 Portugal.
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?
Portuguese IVA (23%) may apply, plus customs duty on goods over €150. These are charged by Portuguese customs and are separate from PostUK prices. See our customs guide.