Need to buy postage in Singapore? Whether you are sending a birthday card, a small gift, or a package to a friend, there are several convenient ways to purchase postage.
This blog covers the 4 ways to buy postage in Singapore, then introduces a smarter alternative for anyone who sends parcels regularly.
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Where to Buy Postage
1. SingPost Post Offices
Visit a SingPost post office to buy stamps and access various postal services, including sending letters and parcels.
Best for: Sending letters, buying stamps, and handling occasional postal needs.
2. Licensed Agents
Selected retail outlets and authorised postal agents provide convenient access to postage services, including stamp purchases and eligible mail services.
Where to find them: Selected retail outlets, convenience stores, and authorised postal agents across Singapore.
Best for: Buying stamps or sending eligible mail when you are not near a post office.
3. POPDrop & Self-Service Kiosks
Use SingPost POPDrop and Self-Service Kiosks to buy and print shipping labels, purchase postage, and drop off eligible parcels. Many locations are available 24/7.
Where to find them: Selected locations across Singapore, including malls and other convenient public areas.
Best for: Buying postage, printing shipping labels, and dropping off parcels outside regular post office hours.
4. Book Parcel Delivery Online with EasyParcel
EasyParcel Reward Points can be redeemed for rewards such as free delivery shipments and packaging materials, depending on the available rewards catalogue.
Best for: Frequent shippers, ecommerce sellers, small businesses, and anyone who wants to compare courier rates and arrange parcel delivery online.
Skip the Post Office – Free Pickup
No more traveling to buy postage or drop off parcels – EasyParcel picks up from your door, free of charge.
A Smarter Alternative for Frequent Senders: EasyParcel
The 4 traditional ways above work perfectly for occasional letters and small parcels. But if you send parcels regularly – whether for personal reasons, gifts to family, or small online sales – buying stamps and visiting post offices can become time-consuming and limiting.
Introducing EasyParcel – makes sending parcels easier, especially when you need to ship heavier items or multiple packages.
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Feature
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Traditional Postage Options
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EasyParcel
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Pickup
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Visit a post office, agent, or drop-off point
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Free doorstep pickup
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Courier options
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Mainly postal services
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Compare 60+ courier services
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Best for
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Letters, small parcels, and occasional mail
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Regular senders, eCommerce sellers, and businesses
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Tracking
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Depends on the service selected
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Track shipments with EasyTrack
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Book online
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Available for selected postal services
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Yes – quote and book online
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Parcel Protection
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Depends on the service selected
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Optional EasyCover for eligible shipments
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How to Book in 4 Steps
Here are the simple steps to book shipment via EasyParcel:
For On-demand Delivery:
1. Click on “On-demand” tab.
2. Enter pick up and drop-off location addresses, then set the pickup date and time.
3. Choose your preferred on-demand delivery service provider.
4. Fill in sender’s and receiver’s details and parcel details then proceed to payment.
For Domestic/International Delivery:
1. Click the “Domestic” or International” tab.
2. Enter your origin and destination postcodes as well as parcel weight and click “Quote & Book” button.
3. Compare the available courier services and select your preferred option.
4. Enter the sender, receiver, and parcel details, then proceed to payment.
