Shipping methods
Send A-Post or B-Post online
A-Post, B-Post, A-Post Plus and registered mail differ mainly in speed, tracking and price: B-Post is the cheapest (from CHF 2.49), A-Post is faster (from CHF 2.99), A-Post Plus (from CHF 5.49) adds tracking and registered mail (from CHF 8.99) is delivered only against a confirmation of receipt. You choose the shipping method when you upload – no printer and no password.
How to choose the right shipping method
1. Upload the document
Upload your PDF or write the letter in the editor and enter the address.
2. Choose shipping
Compare B-Post, A-Post, A-Post Plus and registered mail and pick the right option.
3. Hand-over to post
We print, envelope and hand your letter to Swiss Post in the shipping method you chose.
Shipping methods compared
- B-Post
- cheapest option, usually a slightly longer delivery time
- A-Post
- fast delivery, usually the next working day
- A-Post Plus
- like A-Post, with tracking added
- Registered
- delivered only against confirmation of receipt, posting and delivery in the tracking
Shipping-method prices
All prices per letter, incl. printing, envelope and postage (1 page, grayscale):
| Shipping type | Price from |
|---|---|
| B-Post | CHF 2.49 |
| A-Post | CHF 2.99 |
| A-Post Plus | CHF 5.49 |
| Registered | CHF 8.99 |
- Included in the price: 1 page in grayscale, printing, envelope and postage
- Each additional page: + CHF 0.20
- Colour printing: + CHF 0.15 per page
Example: 3 pages in colour by A-Post = CHF 2.99 + 2 × 0.20 + 3 × 0.15 = CHF 3.84.
For PDF uploads we add a page with the recipient’s address in front. It counts as a page: a 1-page PDF costs the same as a 2-page letter.
“From” prices. Delivery times follow Swiss Post’s information; no delivery times are guaranteed.
Why SwissDocs24
- All shipping methods in one flow – no post-office counter.
- Processing in Switzerland, encrypted transfer.
- No password and no subscription – you only pay per letter.
- Hand-over to Swiss Post; delivery follows their terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A-Post and B-Post?
A-Post is carried with priority and usually delivered the next working day, B-Post a little slower. In return B-Post is cheaper. Swiss Post’s information is authoritative.
What does A-Post Plus add?
A-Post Plus is carried like A-Post but comes with a tracking number. It does not include a confirmation of receipt on delivery like registered mail.
When is registered mail worth it?
Registered mail (from CHF 8.99) is useful when you want to prove sending – for example for cancellations or time-critical documents. It is delivered only against a confirmation of receipt – depending on the recipient by signature, electronically or with a delivery authorisation.
Can I choose the shipping method per letter?
Yes. You choose the shipping method at upload for each letter individually. The price is shown before payment.
What does the cheapest option cost?
Sending starts with B-Post from CHF 2.49 per letter, incl. printing, envelope and postage. Additional pages and the colour option are charged separately.
How long does a letter take?
Delivery times depend on the shipping method and Swiss Post’s information. A-Post is usually delivered the next working day, B-Post a little later. Delivery times are not guaranteed.
