Print stamps yourself - you have to be aware of that

If you want to send letters and do not have any stamps at hand, simply print the postage yourself. The procedure is relatively simple and the required stamp quickly comes out of the printer.

Buy stamps online at the post office

Simple stamps don't cost more in the eFiliale than if you bought them directly in a post office. In addition, they are printed quickly and the time required may be considerably shorter than if you had to wait forever at the post office counter.

• To print stamps, first go to Swiss Post's eFiliale.
• Then select the brands you need in the digital post office. After you have clicked on the stamp, you can add a motif to it. Under the stamp you will find the "With motif" button.
• You have the choice whether you only want to print the stamp or also the address. Next to the "With motif" button you will see the "With address" button.
• If you would like to send the letter with an additional service, such as "registered mail", you can also do so. You only have to select the additional service you want.
• After you have specified the number of desired stamps, click on the yellow button "Add stamp to the printing set".
• You can pay for the postage with the Mastercard as well as with VISA or American Express credit cards. If you want to print stamps frequently, it may make sense to set up a Postpay account.
• Tip: If your letter should be something very special, design your stamp individually, for example with a picture of the recipient or your company logo. However, this service costs you a little more than the simple stamps.

Printing the stamps

• Basically you can print out the stamp on normal paper. However, the paper should be as thick as possible, since you will have to stick the stamp on afterwards.
• If you send letters more often, suitable stamp labels are very practical. You can get suitable formats from Herma, Dymo, Avery, Brother and Seiko in specialist shops.
• When purchasing, you should make sure that, depending on whether you only print the stamps or the postage with the address, you need different label sizes.

Not only can stamps now be easily printed online, you can also register for the DeutschlandCard conveniently on your computer.