How to send a gift abroad? Paczkomat® can help you gift your loved ones!

Every year there are many occasions to give gifts to loved ones, such as birthdays, name days, anniversaries or holidays. Sometimes, however, family or friends are far away abroad. In such a situation, if you want to gift them something, you can take advantage of shipping abroad via Paczkomat®. Thanks to this service, sending a parcel outside Poland has become easier than ever. What does the process look like?

What gifts can be sent by parcel abroad?

A parcel abroad with InPost is a great way to give a loved one a special surprise. However, sending such a gift can raise many questions. What exactly can be sent? Which items are suitable and which ones might pose a problem in transit? Here are some suggestions:

• gifts for children – such as toys, books or board games. A parcel with such a gift doesn't take up much space, and it always brings great joy;
• personalised gifts - Handmade souvenirs, jewellery or individually printed clothing are items that have sentimental value and are worth sending to a loved one;
• cosmetics – Many people gift their loved ones with perfumes, natural skincare products or make-up products.

It is also easy to pack and ship boxes with a variety of contents. All you need to do is prepare the parcel accordingly, pack it in a sturdy package and choose the most convenient point of dispatch and collection. To ensure that you can send the products in question, please refer to the packaging guide .

How to send a gift abroad? Practical tips

Many people wonder how to send a gift abroad. Sending it via the InPost service is a quick and intuitive process that requires little preparation.

First decide what kind of gift you want to send. When doing so, take into account the size, weight and type of packaging requirements. Then pack the gift in a suitable way before shipment . You can use a box or foil pack. Remember to check that the parcel is well protected against damage. Then you can determine its size (A, B or C) and weight. InPost allows you to forwarding of parcels weighing up to 25 kg .

Then you must select the sending point. So locate the nearest Paczkomat®. Thanks to the map on the InPost website or in the InPost Mobile app, you can easily find a machine in your area and check the availability of the device at a given time. Choose the most convenient location for you and follow the posting instructions.

Sending a gift abroad by Parcel Machine® - how to pack a parcel?

If you want to send a gift abroad through the InPost service, you need to pay attention to the way the gift is packed, as it affects the safety of the parcel. It is worth remembering a few rules which will ensure that the parcel reaches its destination intact.

First of all, choose the right packaging. Cardboard packaging is best suited, but foil packaging is also suitable. You will find detailed guidance on this in our packing guide.

Remember to keep all items well secured. If you are sending fragile or delicate products, make sure to protect them with extra protection, such as fillers that effectively absorb shocks. Also make sure the package is well sealed. You can use packing tape for this purpose, which effectively secures the items against accidental opening and falling out.

Where can you send a parcel abroad with InPost?

With InPost, parcel delivery abroad is possible to many European countries. So if you are planning to send a loved one a gift, you can use this option when the recipient is located in Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain and Portugal. Parcels are delivered to Parcel Machines® and Parcel Points.

Sending a gift abroad has never been so easy. Thanks to the InPost International service, you can send a parcel using a Paczkomat® device to many European countries. The process of sending a parcel is fast, convenient and secure. All you have to do is prepare the right packaging, choose a shipping point and track your gift at every stage of transport.

So don't wait and send abroad with InPost International. Make your loved ones feel special by receiving a gift you sent them straight from the heart! With thousands of pick-up points and Out of Home delivery options, you can be sure that your gift will reach its destination quickly and safely!