Letters and postcards now join tobacco, gasoline, and groceries on the growing list of things that are cheaper just across the Dutch border. 👀📨
According to RTL Nieuws, sending a basic letter or postcard to a Dutch address now costs six cents less in Germany than mailing from a PostNL office.
Better to post your card from across the border
A standard letter or postcard (under 20 grams) sent from Germany to the Netherlands costs €1.25, while the same letter posted within the Netherlands will cost you €1.31.
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That six-cent difference might not seem huge for occasional letters, but if you’re regularly using postal services, it adds up.
And these price increases reflect a dramatic trend: Dutch stamp prices have skyrocketed from just 69 cents ten years ago to a whopping €1.31 today.
For those living in regions like Zeeland and Noord-Brabant, popping across the border for a shopping trip is just another addition to their money-saving arsenal.
Why are stamps getting so expensive?
Despite increasing stamp prices, PostNL continues to lose money on mail delivery. The company recently requested €30 million in government subsidies to cover their losses.
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When the government refused, the company found itself in a challenging position, as they’re legally required to provide postal services throughout the Netherlands.
Have you discovered any other surprising cross-border savings? Share your money-saving tips in the comments below!
