Maxibrief dimensions and postage

Maxibrief cardboard
Maximize your shipping options with the Maxibrief! It offers you the flexibility to send items twice as heavy as a large letter and allows you to conveniently send items up to 5 cm high. Ideal for businesses that regularly send goods or documents.
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Maxi letter

2.90 €
up to 1,000 g

Dimensions

Length: 10 - 35.3 cm* | Width: 7 - 25 cm | Height: up to 5 cm

Basic product

Maxi letter
€ 2,90
  • Basic shipment tracking*
  • No liability
Popular

Priority shipment

Maxi letter
  • The product has been discontinued.

Registered mail

Maxi letter
€ 5,25
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 20 €

Standard registered mail

Maxi letter
€ 5,55
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Handwritten registered letter

Maxi letter
€ 7,75
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Express

€ 16,00
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 500 €
  • Standard up to 2 kg, shipping up to 31.5 kg possible for an additional charge**
  • Booking a pick-up possible***
To the postage advisor

* The shipment is not tracked to the delivery address. Only the processing of the consignment in the origin and destination letter center is documented.

** up to 2 kg 14 €, up to 5 kg 15 €, up to 10 kg 25 €, up to 20 kg 30 €, up to 31.5 kg 45 €

*** Additional costs for collection € 3.00

Size and weight

  • Dimensions up to length: 35.3 cm x width: 25 cm x height: 5 cm
  • Weight up to 1000 g – approx. 190 DIN A4 pages
  • Envelopes or maxi letter boxes DIN A4 up to DIN B4

Content

  • Letters
  • Documents
  • Brochures
  • Books
  • Can also be used for items that are permitted according to Swiss Post’s GTC ➚.
  • Use sturdy cardboard shipping bags or bubble bags for items

Prices

Depending on the
  • Weight,
  • the size
  • the liability
  • Shipment tracking
  • national or international
  • and the shipping destination.

Franking

Sufficient postage per

  • Stamp,
  • franking via app or
  • Create Internet stamps.

Running times

National Regular

  • 1-2 days,
  • may vary by region.

Addressing

The DIN A4 to DIN B4 envelope

  • Use with window
  • Envelope crosswise – write address at bottom right,
  • Envelope on edge – write the address at the top right under the franking zone,
  • with the correct address,
  • write clearly,
  • Dark lettering on a white or pastel-colored background.
DIN A4 envelope
Source: Deutsche Post AG, www.deutschepost.de ➚

What is Maxibrief Plus?

The special Maxibrief Plus format is an oversize of the actual Maxibrief. A surcharge is added to the normal price, which means that the consignment can be heavier and larger (up to the maximum specifications) than with the Maxibrief format.

Maxi Letter Plus

5.10 €
up to 2,000 g

Dimensions

Large: max. 60 cm* | Width: max. 30 cm | Height: max. 15 cm

* Length + width + height = 900 mm (but no extension longer than 600 mm)

  • Updated on 24.04.25

About the author: Over the last few years, Mr Schmidt has become increasingly involved in logistics at Subke GmbH. Previously, he implemented online shops, marketing and SEO strategies himself. He knows the requirements and challenges that an online business brings for retailers.

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