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Royal Mail international post in Syke, Rochdale
Open today 09:30–20:00 · Sundays 09:30–16:00

Royal Mail International Parcels in Rochdale Send letters & parcels worldwide — we help with customs, 7 days a week

Sending a parcel abroad from Rochdale? Visit Gale Street Post Office for Royal Mail international services and help with your customs declaration. We can help you complete and print the CN23 at the counter, weigh your parcel and choose the appropriate service. Open 7 days — until 8PM Monday to Saturday and 09:30–16:00 Sunday.

Compare services How to send Customs help Call 01706 725399

🏛️ Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated Post Office branch serving Rochdale. International services, prices and delivery aims are set by Royal Mail and may change — please confirm in branch.

WorldwideAlmost every country
Tracked & SignedFor valuables
Customs helpCN23 at the counter
Open 7 daysUntil 8PM Mon–Sat
Services Customs forms How it works What you can’t send Ask the assistant FAQs

Royal Mail international services

Five ways to send abroad — from budget-friendly to fully tracked and signed for. We’ll help you pick the right one at the counter.

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Tracked & SignedFull tracking plus a signature on delivery.
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TrackedFull tracking to delivery, no signature.
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SignedSignature on delivery for proof.
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Standard & EconomyEveryday and budget options.
ServiceTrackingSignatureBest for
📦 International Tracked & SignedFull, to deliveryYesValuables & important items
🔎 International TrackedFull, to deliveryNoPeace of mind with tracking
✍️ International SignedPartialYesProof of delivery on a budget
✉️ International StandardNoNoEveryday, non-urgent items
🐢 International EconomyNoNoCheapest — when there’s no rush
Delivery aims vary by destination and service. Check Royal Mail’s latest country guide before sending. Check Royal Mail’s International Incident Bulletin for current international service disruptions.

Customs declarations (CN23)

Sending goods or gifts outside the UK almost always needs a customs declaration. Don’t worry — we’ll help you complete it correctly at the counter.

What goes on the CN23

For Royal Mail international postal items that require customs information, complete a CN23 customs declaration. We can help you check and print it in branch.

Describe exactly what’s inside (e.g. “2 cotton t-shirts”, not “clothes”).
Give the value of each item.
State the reason for export — gift, sale, sample or return.
Sign it — many branches now print the CN23 for you to sign.

We complete it with you

Bring your parcel to the counter and we’ll fill in and print the CN23 while you wait — no need to prepare it in advance.

Full contents, values and weights.
Reason for export and sender/recipient details.
Any commodity (HS) codes if you have them.
We’ll check it’s right before your item is sent.
Good to know: most destinations now require electronic customs data, so accurate details matter. A customs form isn’t needed for items posted from Northern Ireland to the EU. Need a printed form or label? See our Customs forms and label printing pages.

How to send abroad — 4 simple steps

Bring your item to Syke and we’ll do the rest with you — no appointment needed.

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Pack your itemWrap it securely and know what’s inside and its value.
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Bring it to usPop in with your parcel and the recipient’s full address.
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We do the customs & priceWe help complete your CN23, weigh it and confirm the price.
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Pay & it’s sentPay by cash or card, keep your receipt, and track it if tracked.
Posting something valuable or time-sensitive? Call us on 01706 725399 and we’ll advise the best service.

Why post international with us?

A full Post Office counter in Syke — so sending abroad is simple, guided and done in one visit.

What you getSending yourself onlineGale Street Post Office
📋 Help with customs (CN23)On your ownYes — at the counter
⚖️ Correct weighing & pricingEstimate yourselfYes — exact in branch
📦 Choice of 5 servicesYesYes — we advise
🧾 Proof of posting receiptSometimesYes
🕗 Late & weekend opening—Until 8PM Mon–Sat · Sun 09:30–16:00

What you can’t send abroad

Some items are banned or restricted in the post, and every country has its own rules. If in doubt, ask us before you send.

Commonly prohibited or restricted:
Commonly prohibited or restricted
Batteries & devices — Loose lithium batteries, and many battery-powered devices.
Flammables & aerosols — Flammable liquids, aerosols, paints, nail varnish and perfumes.
Perishables & plants — Perishable food, plants and seeds (many destinations).
Sharp items & weapons — Sharp items, weapons and imitation weapons.
Cash & valuables — Cash, and certain valuables above service limits.
Illegal items — Anything illegal to export or import at the destination.

This is a general guide, not a full list. Restrictions vary by country and change — always check current Royal Mail and destination rules before posting.

Not sure about your item? Ask us in branch, or call 01706 725399 — we’ll help you check what’s allowed for your destination.

Ask the international posting assistant

Quick answers about services, customs forms, tracking, prohibited items, prices and opening hours.

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ℹ️ Information is general guidance only. Services, prices and rules are set by Royal Mail and can change — please confirm in branch.

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Before you visit

📦 Your parcelPacked and ready, but be able to describe the contents.
🧾 Contents & valueWhat’s inside, the value of each item and the reason for export.
📮 Recipient addressThe full overseas address, including postcode / ZIP.
💳 PaymentCash or card in branch.
🕒 TimingSome services have earlier last-acceptance times — call if posting late.

Royal Mail International FAQs — Gale Street Post Office

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Can I post parcels abroad at Gale Street Post Office?
Yes. We send letters and parcels worldwide with Royal Mail — International Standard, Economy, Tracked, Signed and Tracked & Signed. We also help you complete your customs declaration. Open 7 days a week.
Which international service should I choose?
For valuables or important items, International Tracked & Signed gives tracking and a signature on delivery. International Tracked gives full tracking; International Signed gives a signature. Standard and Economy are cheaper options without full tracking. We’ll help you choose in branch.
Do I need a customs form to send abroad?
Yes. For goods or gifts of value sent outside the UK you need a customs declaration — CN23. It’s not needed for items posted from Northern Ireland to the EU. We help you complete it in branch.
What is a CN23 customs form?
A CN23 is a customs declaration for goods and gifts sent abroad. It describes what’s inside, the value and the reason for export. Many Post Office branches now print the CN23 electronically for you to sign at the counter.
What information do I need for customs?
A clear description of the contents, the value of each item, the total weight, the reason for export (gift, sale, sample or return) and the recipient’s full address. Vague descriptions can cause customs delays.
How much does it cost to send abroad?
International prices depend on the weight, size, destination and service you choose. We’ll weigh and price your item in branch, or you can check the Royal Mail price finder online.
How long does international post take?
Delivery times vary by destination and service. We can check the current Royal Mail delivery aim for your destination at the counter.
Can I track my international parcel?
Yes. With International Tracked or International Tracked & Signed you get tracking to delivery. Keep your receipt and see our Track an item page for tracking links.
Is my international parcel insured or compensated?
Compensation cover varies by service, with higher cover on Tracked & Signed and Signed. Ask us about the cover available for your item before you send it.
What can’t I send abroad?
Prohibited items include many types of battery, flammable liquids, aerosols, perishables and more, and each country has its own restrictions. Check before you send — we’ll help you check.
Can you help me fill in the customs form?
Yes. Bring your item and the details of what’s inside, and we’ll help complete and print your customs declaration at the counter.
Should I bring my parcel sealed?
Pack it securely, but be ready to describe the contents. We may ask what’s inside so we can complete the customs declaration correctly.
When are you open?
We’re open Monday to Saturday 09:30–20:00 and Sunday 09:30–16:00. No appointment needed. Some services have earlier last-acceptance times, so call ahead if you’re posting late in the day.
Where are you?
We’re at 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0SQ, with roadside parking nearby and bus stops within walking distance.

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ℹ️ Quick information

🧾 ServiceRoyal Mail international letters & parcels
🌍 OptionsStandard, Economy, Tracked, Signed, Tracked & Signed
📋 CustomsCN23 — we help
💷 PricesBy weight, size, destination & service — priced in branch
💳 PaymentCash or card
📅 AppointmentNot needed — walk in during opening hours

Branch status

🟢 StatusSee today’s opening hours
🕒 TodayMon–Sat 09:30–20:00 · Sunday 09:30–16:00
🧾 ServiceInternational posting — no appointment
📆 Bank holidaysPlease call 01706 725399 to confirm
🅿️ ParkingNearby roadside parking
🚌 Public transportBus stops nearby

Visit us in Syke, Rochdale

Gale Street Post Office exterior at 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale
Gale Street Post Office — 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ
🗓️ Mon–Sat09:30 – 20:00 (until 8PM)
🗓️ Sunday09:30 – 16:00
📞 Phone01706 725399
🌍 Royal Mail internationalroyalmail.com/sending/international
📆 Bank holidaysPlease call 01706 725399 to confirm

Branch facilities

🅿️ ParkingNearby roadside parking
🚌 Public transportBus stops within walking distance
💳 Card paymentsYes
💷 Cash paymentsYes
📋 Customs helpYes — CN23 at the counter
📮 Also hereRoyal Mail UK, Parcelforce & courier drop-offs

Find us

Find us at 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0SQ — the map below shows our exact location.

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Serving Rochdale & nearby areas

We help customers send letters and parcels abroad across Rochdale and the surrounding areas:

📍 Syke📍 Healey📍 Shawclough📍 Norden📍 Spotland📍 Castleton📍 Littleborough📍 Milnrow📍 Whitworth📍 Rochdale town centre

Looking to send a parcel abroad or post internationally near you in Rochdale? Pop in — open 7 days a week, with customs help at the counter.

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Last reviewed: 2 September 2026
International services, prices, delivery aims and customs rules are set by Royal Mail and may change. Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated branch serving Rochdale under agreement with Post Office Limited. 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ.
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Sending something abroad?

Bring your parcel to Gale Street and we’ll help with customs, weigh it, and choose the right Royal Mail service. Open 7 days a week in Syke, Rochdale — no appointment needed.

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International services, prices, delivery aims and customs requirements are set by Royal Mail and may change without notice. Please confirm details in branch or by phone. Gale Street Post Office is an independent retail branch operating under agreement with Post Office Limited.

Information last verified: 2 September 2026. Gale Street Post Office — 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ.

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