Sending a postcard to Germany
Facts checked
Mailing a postcard from the US to Germany costs $1.75: one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same price as every other country. USPS has charged $1.75 since July 12, 2026. With Paper Plane Post, $7 covers the printed 4×6 photo postcard, the postage and the mailing. We print your card in the US and mail it from there, and our delivery estimate is 1–3 weeks to Germany. USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail, and international postcards can’t be tracked.
How to address it
Mail to Germany uses this layout. Write the country last, in capitals.
Recipient name
Street address
26133 CITY
GERMANY
- Postal code: required, written like 26133, 53225.
What USPS says about Germany
- No customs form, unless the mail holds goods.
USPS lists 1 prohibited item for Germany, and none mention postcards, photos, printed matter, stamps or correspondence.
USPS lists no service disruptions for Germany, as of .
See what it costs to make one yourself, with a printed card and a stamp.
Questions
How much does it cost to send a postcard to Germany from the US?
$1.75 for one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same as every other country. With Paper Plane Post it’s $7 for the printed photo postcard, the postage and the mailing.
How long does a postcard take to get to Germany?
USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail. Paper Plane Post’s estimate is 1–3 weeks to Germany.
Can I track a postcard to Germany?
No. USPS offers no tracking on international postcards, so nobody can track one, whether you mail it yourself or Paper Plane Post does.
Does a postcard to Germany need a customs form?
No. USPS requires no customs form for mail to Germany unless it holds goods, and a postcard with a message on it is correspondence.
How do I address a postcard to Germany?
Write it on separate lines in this order: Recipient name, then Street address, then 26133 CITY. Put GERMANY on the last line in capitals. Include the postal code.