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The following tables list the main postal charges currently in force in the West Bank, effective from 1.05.2012. Previous rates are shown seperately: 1994–2000, 2000–2004, and 2004–2012 (still in force in the Gaza Strip). There are major changes between the current tariff and the previous ones.
All information is based on the document "Ministerial decision No. 39/2012" dated 10.04.2012 as provided by Palestinian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Only the main charges are listed below, for bulk mail, printed matter, telegrams, fax, mail for the blind (cécogramme) and other miscellaneous charges, please confer the original document.
The main changes include rises of over 30% or more (standard inland letter: 33%, inland postcard: 67%, inland registration 20%, standard airmail letter to Europe: 40%, international registration: 35%), removal of the special tariff for Israel, reduction of some weight bands and removal of the "direct" charges. It should be noted that Israel does still not allow direct mail transfers and all mail (including the inland mail travelling between Westbank and Gaza) is forced to go through Israel where it is subjected to censorship and delays. Previous tariffs listed "direct" charges and stated "service method direct applies now for Arab countries only", but this was never actually applied.
Note that the Palestinian currency 1 Dinar = 1,000 Fils is a virtual currency only: notes and coins used in Palestine are Israeli Shekel (NIS) with 1 NIS = 100 Agorot. The Palestinian Dinar is pegged to the Israeli Shekel: 1 Dinar (1,000 Fils) = 6 NIS. The rate against international currencies varies from day to day of course, roughly 1 Dinar equals 1.20€.
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Inland
Item |
Fils |
NIS |
comments |
Ordinary Letter (upto 20g) |
200 |
1.20 |
Dimensions: maximum length+width+thickness <900mm, with length max. 600mm; minumum: 140x90mm |
• 20–50g |
300 |
1.80 |
• 50–100g |
400 |
2.40 |
• 100–250g |
500 |
3.00 |
• 250–500g |
600 |
3.60 |
• 500–1000g |
800 |
4.80 |
• 1000–2000g |
1,000 |
6.00 |
maximum weight is 2kg |
Postcard |
250 |
1.50 |
Dimensions: max. 148x105mm, min. 140x90mm |
Aerogramme (Airletter Sheet) |
250 |
1.50 |
Dimensions: max. 220x115mm, min. 140x90mm |
Small Packet (upto 100g) |
360 |
2.16 |
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• 100–500g |
600 |
3.60 |
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• 500–1000g |
840 |
5.04 |
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• 1000–2000g |
1,200 |
7.20 |
maximum weight is 2kg |
Parcel (upto 2000g) |
1,800 |
10.80 |
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• 2000–20000g |
3,000 |
18.00 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
Registration |
720 |
4.32 |
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Advice of Delivery |
480 |
2.88 |
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Inquiry |
780 |
4.68 |
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Express |
2,040 |
12.24 |
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PO Box Rental (1 year) |
20,000 |
120.00 |
initial set-up fee: 6,600 (39.60) |
• 6 months
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13,334 |
80.00 |
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Blank FDC |
500 |
3.00 |
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Stamp album (2 pages) |
1,667 |
10.00 |
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• 4 pages |
2,500 |
15.00 |
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International Postcard or Aerogramme
Item |
via Israel |
comments |
Airmail Postcard |
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not listed |
Surface Postcard |
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not listed |
Aerogramme (Airletter Sheet) |
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not listed |
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International: Additional Services
Item |
via Israel |
comments |
International Registration |
1,080 |
6.48 |
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International Advice of Delivery |
480 |
2.88 |
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International Inquiry |
1,380 |
8.28 |
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International Express Delivery |
1,700 |
10.20 |
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International Reply Coupon |
1,380 |
8.28 |
redemption value: 600 (3.60) |
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International Surface Letter (incl. Printed Matter & Small Packets)
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
upto 20g |
360 |
2.16 |
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20–50g |
480 |
2.88 |
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50–100g |
600 |
3.60 |
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100–250g |
1,260 |
7.56 |
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250–500g |
2,220 |
13.32 |
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500–1000g |
3,360 |
20.16 |
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1000–2000g |
3,960 |
23.76 |
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each add. 1000g |
2,400 |
14.40 |
for printed papers only |
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International Airmail Letter: Arab countries, Europe, Iran
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
upto 20g |
420 |
2.52 |
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20–50g |
600 |
3.60 |
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50–100g |
1,080 |
6.48 |
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100–250g |
1,860 |
11.16 |
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250–500g |
4,080 |
24.48 |
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500–1000g |
6,660 |
39.60 |
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1000–2000g |
10,200 |
61.20 |
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International Airmail Letter: Asia, US, Mexico, Africa
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
upto 20g |
480 |
2.88 |
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20–50g |
840 |
5.04 |
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50–100g |
1,380 |
8.28 |
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100–250g |
2,400 |
14.40 |
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250–500g |
5,220 |
31.32 |
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500–1000g |
7,620 |
45.72 |
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1000–2000g |
13,020 |
78.12 |
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International Airmail Letter: South America, Australia
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
upto 20g |
600 |
3.60 |
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20–50g |
960 |
5.76 |
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50–100g |
1,740 |
10.44 |
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100–250g |
2,880 |
17.28 |
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250–500g |
6,300 |
37.80 |
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500–1000g |
10,260 |
61.56 |
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1000–2000g |
16,620 |
99.72 |
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International Surface Parcel
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
Arab countries, Europe, Iran (upto 2000g) |
9,600 |
57.60 |
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• each add. 1000g |
600 |
3.60 |
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Asia, US, Mexico, Africa (upto 2000g) |
10,800 |
64.80 |
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• each add. 1000g |
900 |
5.40 |
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South America, Australia (upto 2000g) |
13,200 |
79.20 |
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• each add. 1000g |
1,440 |
8.64 |
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International Airmail Parcel
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
Arab countries, Europe, Iran (upto 2000g) |
9,900 |
59.40 |
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• each add. 1000g |
2,520 |
15.12 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
Asia, US, Mexico, Africa (upto 2000g) |
9,000 |
54.00 |
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• each add. 1000g |
3,600 |
21.60 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
South America, Australia (upto 2000g) |
14,700 |
88.20 |
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• each add. 1000g |
4,500 |
27.00 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
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International Special Express Delivery (EMS)
weight |
via Israel |
comments |
Arab countries, Europe, Iran (upto 500g) |
16,50 |
99.00 |
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• upto 1000g |
18,900 |
113.40 |
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• each add. 1000g |
3,600 |
21.60 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
Asia, US, Mexico, Africa (upto 500g) |
17,400 |
104.40 |
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• upto 1000g |
17,700 |
106.20 |
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• each add. 1000g |
2,400 |
14.40 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
South America, Australia (upto 500g) |
16,800 |
100.80 |
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• upto 1000g |
19,500 |
117.00 |
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• each add. 1000g |
4,800 |
28.80 |
maximum weight is 20kg |
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