Standard letter
Maximum C5 (162 mm x 229 mm), thickness 5 mm
Suitable for machine sorting, Standard letter is the most affordable way of sending large quantities of letters that travel at the speed of your selected service.
- For cost-effective mass mailing
- Suitable for announcements and invoicing
- Delivery days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Delivery time
Priority Standard Letter: Priority Standard Letter items mailed on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions are delivered to recipients primarily by the second weekday following their mailing date and no later than on the third weekday.
As of August 1, 2020: Priority Standard Letter items posted on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions are delivered to recipients primarily by the second weekday following their mailing date, excluding Tuesdays, and at least 97% of the items no later than on the third weekday following their mailing date.
Priority Standard Letter Pro: Priority Standard Letter Pro items mailed on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions are delivered to recipients primarily by the second weekday following their mailing date and no later than on the third weekday. A speed of one weekday is possible for defined areas, see mailing instructions.
As of August 1, 2020: Priority Standard Letter Pro items posted on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions are delivered to recipients primarily by the second weekday following their mailing date, excluding Tuesdays, and at least 97% of the items no later than on the third weekday following their mailing date. In separately defined areas, items are primarily delivered to the recipients on the weekday following the mailing date.
Economy Standard Letter Pro: Economy Standard Letter Pro items mailed on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions are delivered primarily within four weekdays of the mailing date. If the batch size exceeds 25,000 pcs, the letters will be delivered within 2–3 days. See mailing instructions.
As of August 1, 2020: Of the Economy Standard Letter Pro items posted on weekdays (Mon–Fri) in accordance with Posti’s instructions, at least 97% are delivered to recipients by the fourth weekday following their mailing date; however, not on Tuesdays. When the batch size exceeds 25,000 items and the address information is correct, the items are delivered to recipients 2–3 weekdays following the mailing date; however, not on Tuesdays.
Weight and dimensions
Maximum weight: 50g
Maximum dimensions: C5 (162 x 229mm), thickness 5 mm
Minimum dimensions: E6 (110 x 156mm), thickness 0.2mm
Indications and codes
Items must include an Economy or Priority Port Payé Finlande payment indication describing the delivery speed according to Posti’s instructions. A customer number is always attached to the indication (6 characters), on the basis of which the mailing list for invoicing must be made. The customer is responsible for printing the item and payment indication or having it printed.
2D code - Priority Standard Letter: The use of identification codes is recommended, requires the use of Sorting Service
2D code - Priority and Economy Standard Letter Pro: The use of identification codes is required, requires the use of Sorting Service
Sending
Priority Standard Letter: Information about an item and/or mailing batch is provided on a mailing list. Attach to each shipment lot a covering letter of an electronic mailing list or a control label with mailing list number. Remember to mark the electronic mailing list as completed before the items are delivered to the posting place.
The postal centers of Helsinki, Tampere, Kuopio and Oulu are the primary posting places, posting time by 5 p.m. at the latest. When items are posted at a terminal, one (1) working day is added to the delivery time. If you are using the Pickup and Delivery Service, please make sure that the items are delivered to the posting place by the last posting time. Batches of less than 100 pcs can be dropped off at a Posti service point or a corporate service point. You can check the locations and posting times here. The items must not be dropped off in a mailbox.
Priority Standard Letter Pro: mailing batch must be mailed through the Posti Sorting Service, and the 2D code from the Sorting Service must be printed on the letters. AThe postal centers of Helsinki, Tampere, Kuopio and Oulu are the primary posting places, posting time by 5 p.m. at the latest. When items are posted at a terminal, one (1) working day is added to the delivery time. If you are using the Pickup and Delivery Service, please make sure that the items are delivered to the posting place by the last posting time. See more detailed mailing instructions.
Economy Standard Letter Pro: mailing batch must be mailed through the Posti Sorting Service, and the 2D code from the Sorting Service must be printed on the letters. The Sorting Service also automatically forms a regional division of mailing for the electronic mailing list. The postal centers of Helsinki, Tampere, Kuopio and Oulu are the primary posting places, posting time by 5 p.m. at the latest. When items are posted at a terminal, one (1) working day is added to the delivery time. If you are using the Pickup and Delivery Service, please make sure that the items are delivered to the posting place by the last posting time. See more detailed mailing instructions.
Receiving
Standard letters are delivered to the recipient's mail slot or mailbox in Posti's basic delivery with the day mail.
Pricing
Priority Standard Letter: The price is based on quantity and batch size.
Priority Standard Letter Pro: The price is based on quantity.
Economy Standard Letter Pro: Item pricing is based on the regional price defined by the recipient’s postal code. More detailed information is available from the Corporate Customer Service.
Additional Handling:The pricing of Priority and Economy Standard Letter Pro is affected by the correctness of the recipient’s address information. If recipient information is not provided to the Sorting Service according to Posti’s instructions, Additional Handling (subject to a charge) will be added automatically to Standard Letter Pro items.
Product Terms
Items that do not meet the specifications for machine-sortable items and product terms of the selected Standard Letter service, will be handled and invoiced as Priority or Economy Letters.