Track a An Post package
| Carrier | An Post (Irish Post, Post Office Ireland, An Post Ireland) |
|---|---|
| Type | Postal service — Ireland |
| Number format | Registered and international items use the UPU S10 format (two letters, nine digits, IE country code). Domestic tracked parcels may use other numeric or alphanumeric references. |
| Example | RR123456785IE |
| Official page | An Post tracking |
| Support | +353 1 705 7600 |
An Post delivers letters and parcels across Ireland and handles inbound international mail, including customs processing for items from outside the EU.
How to track An Post
- Copy your An Post tracking or S10 reference from the sender or your receipt.
- Paste it into trackpackage.live and start tracking.
- Review the latest delivery scan and any customs charge notice.
- Confirm details on the official An Post tracking page if needed.
💡 Good to know
- Parcels from outside the EU may incur customs duty and VAT; An Post will notify you to pay before delivery.
- Domestic tracked items usually arrive within 1-3 working days.
- If you receive a 'customs charge' text, verify it on anpost.com directly to avoid scam links.
An Post tracking FAQ
Why am I being asked to pay an An Post customs charge?
Items arriving from outside the EU may attract VAT, duty, and a handling fee. An Post collects these before delivering the parcel.
How long does An Post take to deliver domestically?
Most tracked domestic parcels are delivered within 1-3 working days of posting.
I got a text asking for payment. Is it genuine?
An Post does send customs payment requests, but scams imitate them. Always go to anpost.com directly rather than clicking a link in a message.
Can I redirect or hold an An Post parcel?
An Post offers redelivery and collection options; check the card left or your tracking notice for available choices.
Tracking stuck or not updating?
Carrier scans can pause for a day or two in transit or customs without anything being wrong. See why a package stops moving, or paste your number above to refresh the latest events.
trackpackage.live is an independent tool and is not affiliated with An Post. Tracking detail and timing are provided by the carrier and can change.