Finland Posti Carrier Info & Tips
Finland Posti is one of the leading postal operators in Finland, providing postal and e-commerce services, as well as logistics solutions. More than three million households are visited by Finland Posti every day. Finland Posti operates in eight countries. Let's have a look at what customers are offered.
Parcels
It is possible to send parcels domestically directly from a Parcel Point. A pre-paid parcel may be left in any Parcel Point. There are numerous types of shipment:
- XXS shipment (max size: 25 x 35.3 x 3 cm; 2kilograms);
- S parcel (max size: 11 x 32 x 42 cm; 35kg);
- M parcel (max size: 19 x 36 x 60 cm; 35kg);
- S-Plus parcel (max size: 11 x 60 x 100 cm; 35kg);
- M-Plus parcel (max size: 19 x 60 x 100 cm; 35kg);
- L parcel (max size: 37 x 36 x 60 cm; 35kg);
- L-Plus parcel (max size: 36 x 60 x 100 cm; 35kg);
- XL parcel (max size: 59 x 36 x 60 cm; 35kg);
- XXL parcel (max size: 60 x 60 x 100 cm; 35kg);
- XXL-Plus parcel 1 (max size: 60 x 80 x 150 cm; 35kg);
- XXL-Plus parcel 2 (max size: 30 x 30 x 300 cm; 35kg).
Cash on Delivery Parcel
Cash on delivery parcel service is the best service for exchanging goods between strangers. The process of sending such parcel is a little bit different from sending an ordinary parcel. The recipient will not get a parcel until he/she pays for it. The money will appear on the account automatically once a parcel is received. The maximum amount of COD (cash on delivery) is EUR 2,000. Cash on delivery service reduces risks significantly. The weight limit for this service is 32 kilograms. Speaking about its price, one will have to pay EUR 5.50 plus the delivery charge.
International Postal Parcel
International postal parcel service makes it possible to send parcels to Nordic countries, Baltics, and Europe. The weight limit is 30 kilograms. The maximum length o per parcel is 2 meters. The minimum parcel size is 18 x 27 cm. The delivery time is different, depending on the destination. Parcel delivery to Baltics will take 1-2 business days, 2-5 days to Nordic countries, up to 7 days to the rest of Europe, and 6-14 days for the rest of the world. The countries accessible include:
- Greece;
- Germany;
- Austria;
- Denmark;
- Luxembourg;
- Spain;
- The USA;
- Slovenia;
- Italy and more.
It is possible to track Finland Posti parcel throughout the entire way. The price depends on the destination country and weight.
International Express Parcel
The international express parcel is one of the quickest services offered by Finland Posti. There are more than 190 countries accessible. Express parcels are transported separately from other parcels, as the fastest transport is used. Insurance is included in this service (up to 500 euros). Speaking about the delivery time, it will take from 1 to 3 days to deliver a parcel to the EU and 2-8 business days to deliver it to other destinations worldwide. The weight limit is thirty kilograms per parcel, the maximum weight is 2 meters.
Proper Packaging
It's super important to use proper packaging not to get your item lost or damaged. So, it's better to choose the package paying attention to the size of the object you are going to send. Besides, make sure the package itself is not damaged. Choose a box of a suitable size and use some fluffy materials to fill it. Finland Posti allows using any packaging materials, but you can also buy those in the company's online shop.
Letters and Postcards
Regular Letter (domestic)
Letters are delivered to recipients within 4 days. Ordinary letters do not have item IDs so they cannot be tracked using Finland Posti tracking. The maximum weight is 50 g.
Post Card to Finland
A real postcard one can touch is a true gift in modern digitalized society. A postcard is a nice chance to show you've been thinking about your addressee. The maximum size is 25 x 35.3 x 3 cm.
International Priority Letter
There are many countries in the destinations list, so the delivery time may be different. The delivery to Central Europe will take 2-5 business days, and 3-6 business days to the rest of Europe. Speaking about large cities worldwide, the delivery shouldn't take longer than 4-10 working days and a little bit more for remote areas. All envelopes are marked with a "Priority" label. The weight limit for this service is 20g, so the price depends on weight.
Economy Letter Abroad
The maximum weight for packages to be sent via this service is 2 kilograms. The delivery usually takes from 7 to 16 working days. The maximum size per package is 250 mm x 353 mm x 30 mm. This service is considered to be a cost-effective one, but the receiver will have to wait longer for delivery.
Maxi Letter Abroad
Maxi Letter is a convenient way to send documents, objects, small contents, or printed material exceeding the dimensions of an ordinary letter. The weight limit is 2 kilograms. If the item cannot be delivered because of some reason, it will be returned to the sender. It's also possible to store a letter in the post office for some time (from two weeks to two months).
Finland Posti Tracking Number Peculiarities
Finland Posti tracking number makes it possible for customers to check the location of a parcel at any convenient time not to worry about it. To track Finland Posti parcel, you have to visit the official website of this company and insert your number in a "Search" field. Here are several examples of Finland Posti tracking numbers:
- Rx438651230FI;
- Cx543887216FI;
- Ex238751195FI.
All statuses and delays will be indicated, so you will have all the necessary information about your parcel.
Finland Posti Average Delivery Time
As it was previously mentioned, there are many Finland Posti services serving different needs of customers. So, the delivery time is different for different services. Domestic letters/parcels are usually delivered within 1-4 business days, while it takes much longer to deliver international ones (up to 16 days).
Finland Posti Customer Support Department
If you need help, feel free to contact the customer support department, but it's better to browse the official website first. There are plenty of frequently asked questions there, so you will likely find a solution by yourself. If you are still having some troubles, you can simply call the company, but be attentive, as phone numbers for private and business customers are usually different.
