Return receipt for registered letters
Written confirmation of receipt after successful delivery
Who is the service for? Preconditions
The “Personal delivery” value added service can be used in combination with the following basic services for both domestic and international letters.
Important information
Registered letters with the “Return receipt” value-added service must be labelled with a consignment barcode and the “AR” sticker. The return receipt must be affixed to the back of your letter. Consignments that are not yet ready for dispatch are labelled by the Swiss Post employees when posted in the branch.
Find our more about preparing consignments with a barcode.
Label international mail above the address with “Avis de réception” (return receipt) or a similar phrase in an official language of the destination country.
You can track registered mail online with the “Return receipt” value-added service using the “Track consignments” online service.
Prices
Additional confirmation of receipt
Return receipt for registered mail
Value-added service
Surcharge on the registered mail consignment price
Domestic return receipt
+5.30
International return receipt
+5.30
All prices are in CHF – VAT is included for domestic consignments; international shipments are VAT-free
Personal delivery
Return receipt in combination with the “Personal delivery” value-added service
The Personal delivery value-added service ensures that your mail items are only handed over to the intended recipient in person.
Step by step
Franking mail
Select the appropriate solution for franking your letters.
Addressing
Correct addressing guarantees error-free delivery.
Design
Design and pack your letters properly.
Sending mail
Compare and use the numerous options for sending your letters.
Manage returns
Save yourself time with the right tools for managing returns.